I’m going to show you something I’ve never shared before. Even visiting friends and family have only caught a fleeting glimpse of it. It’s been hidden. Shut firmly behind wooden doors, as it’s a little bit embarrassing. I’m talking about the inside of one of my kitchen cupboards. My pantry […]
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Homegrown herbal tea
It’s National Tea Day today, so I thought I’d share my five favourite homegrown, herbal teas and how I grow them. They are so easy to grow and frugal too. I love herbal tea. Apart from the occasional treat of a hot chocolate, it is the only hot cuppa I […]
Read moreHow to use up leftover bread
Let’s talk bread. I read recently that the number one content of the average supermarket basket, in the UK, is a loaf of white sliced bread. Unfortunately, bread is also one of the top five items to be found in our food waste too. Standing in front of the shop’s […]
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A happy month They say that for every house you visit in December and devour a mince pie in, you will have a happy month in the following year. Visit 12 friends and you are set up for the year. I’ve always loved this tradition. So friendly and welcoming. Even […]
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