Preserves

Quince + Bay Leaf Fruit Cheese

Prep Time : 15 + 30 Minutes | Cook Time : 45 + 60 Minutes | Total Time : 3 hours | Difficulty : Patience is a Virtue Hello my lovelies! Quinces are very special to me. My parents grow them at my childhood home. And they send me a care package of several kilos every year. I mostly just…

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Pies & Tarts

Apple + Lavender Galette

 Prep Time : 30 Minutes | Cook Time : 30 Minutes | Total Time : 2 hours | Difficulty : Easy Hello my lovelies! I love pies of all kinds. My new favourite pie is the galette. I’m not sure why I never really made them much. They’re the pie for for people who don’t like to faff. They’re the…

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Life

LIFE: In the Wars

Hello my lovelies! Long time no chat. Just as I was getting over my germs I slipped and twisted my knee.I’m also fighting aphids. And my sourdough starter is having a sulk because of the weather. But guess what? 4 weeks to Christmas! So much seasonal joy to be had. There are Christmas recipes coming your way. I have started…

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Life

Life: Spring has Sprung

Hello my lovelies! The weather has taken a turn for the warmer. My second go at getting new sage and oregano sprouted has been a success. I have a pile of rhubarb to devour. I’ve been roaming round ancient Egypt. And it’s Halloween tomorrow.

Life

Life: Books + More

Hello my lovelies! This week I went to a book fair. I had a friend over for dinner. I realised I have drifted a bit far back towards sugar. And I added some new babies to my herb collection.

Life

Best of 2016

I know 2016 was a bit shit in a lot of ways. But there are bright spots. This post has the top five most popular posts on TWB in 2016 and also some other top fives of my own. I do love a list. It’s good to remind ourselves of the positive and use it as fuel to move forward.

Life

The WB Life: New Year, Slightly Better You

Hello my lovelies! Happy New Year! 2016 has been full of ups and downs for me. A lot of stress. A lot of great experiences. A lot of change. It ended well and that’s what counts. Time to focus on a new year and better things. Make resolutions that we can keep.

Dinner, Snacks

Cumin Seed + Herb Flat Breads

Prep Time : 5 + 15 Minutes | Cook Time : 20 Minutes | Total Time : 2 hours | Difficulty : Easy I know, I know, two savoury recipes in a row! It’s like we’re in opposite land. I’ve spent the last two weeks on a sugar fast to give my body a healthy kick-start going into winter. I…

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