This year has been horrible for many of us, but there have been some wonderful innovations and positive changes to the way we live. People can work from home, talk to the doctor over the phone instead of waiting around in a room with sick people, attend virtual conferences and hold virtual dinner parties! Who […]
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We have not been out for a meal since February this year. I know that restaurants and coffee shops are open and operating with COVID safe protocols, but in our view, it is still not worth the risk to eat out. From what we see on the news, tables in many venues are not the […]
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Are you a cheese and crackers kind of person? What do you think about the gourmet crackers on the market? They vary with the type of fruits, nuts and seeds in them but ultimately they are a crispy treat to pair with some wonderful cheese. My only beef with them is that they are expensive. […]
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This recipe is one of Andrew’s favourites and we usually make it for him for his birthday. I have Mum’s Recipe Book out today in preparation for that birthday (and it is a significant one!!) and so thought I would share the recipe with you. What you will need For the flan base: 1/3 cup […]
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This recipe has become one of our favourite stay at home, fun meals. Served with chips it is a wonderful treat for a Friday night or for a mid week dinner when you are out of time or energy! I make my own buns and they freeze quite well so it is easy to have […]
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These buns are great for burgers, lunch rolls or dinner rolls. The tip is to be patient and allow the specified time for rising. My mistake when making rolls over the years was to use too little yeast and wait for too little time. Its hard to wait when you know what the final product […]
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All year now we have been hearing from our political leaders and health authorities about what we can and can’t do to ‘stay safe’ during a pandemic. It seems that every week or so there are new rules about gatherings in homes, in pubs etc., for weddings and funerals and so on. In a country […]
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How are you coping with coming out of lock down? Are you a person who is itching to get out or are you more like me and taking it slowly? After all, it’s not over yet is it? We can’t stay in our homes for ever but we all have a responsibility to care for […]
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Making the switch to DIY Cleaning products for a low tox household can be daunting. However, house cleaning the safer way is important for your health! So it is worth the effort to investigate your options. But, developing your own cleaning products requires a trial and error type of approach and it is the hit […]
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There will always be one or two household cleaners that you will struggle to create for yourself – why- because there are lots of recipes out there and we all have different expectations from the things that we make. My biggest problem was the dishwashing liquid and in fact I have written about that at […]
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