Roasted Cauliflower & Beetroot Salad with Rosewater Dressing

I bend to it willingly, this patch of earth and its green things, in their own world (though I hold … More

Pear & Strawberry Muffins

Now the leaves are falling fast… – from ‘Autumn Song’, W. H. Auden The day we made these Pear & … More

“Flour on the floor makes my sandals slip and I tumble into your arms. Too hot to bake this morning … More

My older brother and his daughter have been coming around on Wednesdays to spend the day with us. The kids … More

Take bread away from me, if you wish, take air away, but do not take from me your laughter. – … More

A few weeks ago S planted spinach, parsley and coriander seeds. They started sprouting just before we went down for … More

This is my last rhubarb post for the year. I do love rhubarb; its tartness, its vibrant colour, its all-round … More

Many years ago I spent about 12 months living in a big old share house on top of the hill … More

The night assigns us its magic task. To unravel the universe, the infinite ramifications of effects and causes, all lost … More

Stuff on toast – a staple in every diet! Avocado on toast is probably the most popular one in our … More