Rhubarb is one of those plants that seem to have fallen out of favour. I know why, it takes patience to grow, a commodity seriously lacking in modern housekeepers. Like the glorious quince, rhubarb could soon disappear from gardens forever, mourned only by a few old … [Read more...] about The Joy of Rhubarb
Harry is more than a Hoon
Harry has a bit of a PR problem. (It's to do with the way he behaves). But now the papers are cooing over an imminent engagement and forgetting what a nasty little piece of work he is. The boy takes after his grandfather in many ways, and that shouldn't be at all … [Read more...] about Harry is more than a Hoon
Make some Rum Raisin Bread
Is the bread machine the greatest invention since sliced bread? You don't really need a bread maker for good bread. We've been making bread for at least 22,000 years and I reckon, in the vast majority of those years, having a bread maker would have made things a … [Read more...] about Make some Rum Raisin Bread
How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals
Cyrus the Great loved carpets. He took his hundreds of thick rugs from Babylon to the grave. But what happened if he spilled yogurt on a carpet? Who cleaned up the stains of eggplant stew? Was there a special servant to clean the stains from orange juice, lamb with … [Read more...] about How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals
Counting Kisses – A Book for Nannas
How many kisses does a tired baby get? How many kisses does it take to say goodnight? In this lovely little Kiss and Read book, you have the perfect goodnight story for your little one. Perfect for Nannas! A fussy baby receives "ten little kisses on teeny tiny … [Read more...] about Counting Kisses – A Book for Nannas
Be Prepared to Meet your Past
It was one of those mornings when I hadn't tried very hard with myself. I only wanted to pop up to the local shop to pick up some fresh bread, so I didn't obsess over my wardrobe. There's nothing wrong with old track suit pants and running shoes although the antiques … [Read more...] about Be Prepared to Meet your Past