There really are few things in life which allow you to create, labour over and share something that nourishes the mind, belly & soul. Baking does just that. It's full of love, full of indulgence and its something most anybody can at least attempt to do (get a recipe, follow the recipe). A generous proportion … Continue reading Something to Comfort Eat
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The Simple Art of Sloe Gin
Alan has been making a lovely Sloe Gin for the past couple of years. Blackthorn trees are plentiful in the Burren and so their fruit - the beautiful, round, black sloe - is usually abundant by late August. This Autumn it felt like there were sloes dripping out of every corner of every ditch and … Continue reading The Simple Art of Sloe Gin
What The Hygge?
The Danes are invading. Again. But no need to panic! This time around it's all love and cuddles as they share an age-old key to happiness they've been keeping under their uber-cool, snuggly hats for a while now. Hygge. In a world where the pace of life is dragging us all along to a seeming … Continue reading What The Hygge?
Last Leaf-Peeping Fix of the Year
Did something happen to Autumn? I mean, was it always this gorgeous or has something changed either in me or the climate to make it appear so lush and alive and colourful? I had a lovely holiday one Autumn up around Maine and Vermont during 'Leaf-Peeping' season. No, I'm not going crazy, this happens! New … Continue reading Last Leaf-Peeping Fix of the Year
Common Goals, Differing Approaches
What used to be frequent occurrences and a mere addition to an already teeming social calendar, are fast becoming infrequent treats which guarantee some child-free, stylish, adult fun with your other half. And fun is important! The baby years are busy and all-consuming but they are fleeting and when the chicks fly the coup, I … Continue reading Common Goals, Differing Approaches
Somewhere to Go, Somewhere to Be
Let's face it; with two smallies in tow it can be nigh on impossible to leave the house. There is a certain window, which you may or may not have ,within which you may or may not have 23 minutes to get somewhere, do something and get back. All this effort while also trying to … Continue reading Somewhere to Go, Somewhere to Be
A Move Back Home From Home
So we've moved back to the Burren. The last time we lived here, 'we' were a very newly married couple and now 'we' are four. It's been just over two years and there have been two babies and - let's face it - a pretty major life overhaul. When a work project for my husband … Continue reading A Move Back Home From Home
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