The myth of resilience.
I’ve been battling on in pain for months having burst the medial meniscus of my right knee. It is one of the soft bits of
12/07/2023
Blog & Articles of Interest
Have you got one?
The lettuce knife. Made of plastic so to avoid those delicate leaf cells and fluids interacting with metal, this is one of those exotic utensils
05/07/2023
A glut of summer strawberries.
This trio of desserts has a hint of orange: the classic cream tea scone and hot-water pastry tart , both topped with the frozen-fresh jam
28/06/2023
Armed Forces Day UK – 27 June
Recently speaking at the 20th Anniversary dinner for the Solent Association of WRNS and other Naval women brought back powerful memories. I wonder if military
26/06/2023
Another Baking Blind prize winner.
The super-simple fruit cake recipe won first prize in the cake competition at the Wales and West Wine, Beer and Food competition. A friend of
21/06/2023
So Far.
Very late-night mental meanderings between nephew Toby and I conjured up this title for a project celebrating the courage and determination of refugees. They have
13/06/2023
Grafting Queens.
No, not what you think. No royalty but helping the bees produce more new queens to keep the hives strong and active. The knack is
07/06/2023
Baking Blind to beat the blues?
Feeling that life is worthwhile and means something is key to happiness. Just doing something helps. If I’m feeling miserable, wretched, depressed or distressed, baking
17/05/2023
Royal celebrations.
Aunt Hilary decorated another Coronation cake for the weekend’s local neighbourhood lunch. Masses of delicious dishes contributed by all for a long happy session of
10/05/2023