Using the senses: March

We use our senses every day, not always aware of what we are touching, seeing, hearing, smelling or tasting. Sometimes … More

This week’s small pleasures #182

Gosh what a week it has been…personally and globally. It is hard to know where to start. So, I will … More

A couple of weeks ago, I came across 7 Days of Slow Living over at Pick Up Limes. This week … More

2017 was supposed to be the year I pickled and preserved. It didn’t happen apart from some gorgeous (with many … More

Taste testing beetroot, vegan mushroom slices, coconut yoghurt and vegan cheese.

I know none of you will believe me, given the pie tasting and sausage buying, but recently I have re-kindled … More

Anyone who knows me, is cogniscant of the fact that I hate beetroot. I love all root vegetables (well, not … More

If we were having coffee …or even a cup of tea, we would naturally talk about our recent trip to … More

There are certain foods that have a way of transporting us to different times and places. One whiff of baking … More