Green Bean Salad

Green beans are so prolific that after the first few weeks you start to wonder [...]

I Did It!

Yes, I am down to 9.6 kgs which, apparently, is a massive achievement.  It seems [...]

Herb and Cheese Bread

I love bread and, if I have lots of time on my hands, I will [...]

Comfrey – For the Over-Much use of Women

‘……given to drinke against the paine of the backe, gtten by violent motion as wrestling [...]

The D Word

Sharon has always been very supportive of my weight.  When she rescued me I was [...]

A Cream for Excema and Other Skin Ailments

Calendula heals inflammation, chickweed stops the itching and comfrey closes the wound by increasing cell [...]

Spring Tonic

There are lots of recipes for spring tonics and it is a good idea to [...]

Daisy Tabbouleh – Vegan

1 ½ cups of water 1 cup bulgar 1 cup cucumber, chopped 1 tomato, chopped [...]

Moorish Makrut Marmalade

Marmalade takes a bit of effort but if you have some time on your hands [...]

A Daisy in a Jelly Jar

‘Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it’s just a daisy in a jelly [...]