Welsh Witterings: Spring has Sprung
With the signs of Spring being in abundance and the children now off school for the Easter half term break I have been feeling rather creative. This creativity has...
Cider and Scandal in the Village of Brockweir
The Medieval village of Brockweir is a pretty and charming place steeped in history and it is understandably popular with tourists, but beneath its sleepy village façade lays a...
Psalm Isadora a great Teacher, Warrior and a lasting inspiration to women.
The passing of the beautiful and inspiring Psalm Isadora is great loss to field of yoga and field of female empowerment. Psalm taught thousands of workshops nationally and...
Welsh Witterings: Cocktails and Drinks
Having purchased a very kitsch 1960’s home bar and being armed with a variety of vintage cocktail books, I couldn’t resist researching the history of the cocktail this week....
Welsh Witterings: Spring Cleaning….well almost!
With the first daffodils and snowdrops appearing I thought it was time to get on with a spring clean, but not being best friends with the hoover or duster...
Green Godess Cocktail and Infusing Gin
Having trekked half the way across the country to collect a vintage bar over the weekend I can officially report that I have contracted a serious case of the...
The True Meaning of Valentine’s Day
In a sea of hearts and roses, it is certain that Valentine’s Day seems to get promoted more and more each year and in many ways it seems to...
Welsh Witterings: Birthday Cakes and Crocodiles
On Saturday my middle daughter turned five. As she bounded into my bedroom in the early hours of her Birthday and announced, ‘I’m five’, I couldn’t help reflecting upon...
Welsh Witterings – It’s that Time of Year Again
It is the time of year when my kitchen smells of citrus fruit and my hands smart from the juicing, zesting and chopping of Seville orange peel, yes it’s...
Good Clean Fun – some old fashioned tips to make your home sparkle
With the Christmas decorations packed away your home can start to look a little dreary so spruce it up with some good old fashioned cleaning techniques. Wooden surfaces To...
Welsh Witterings: The wonder of Washing Up
With Christmas now a distant memory (even if I am still finding pine needles embedded in the carpet); I am now contemplating my New Years resolution list and number...
The Trip of a Lifetime: The Northern Lights
People talk about crossing things off their bucket list and to be honest I’ve never really thought about this idea myself, until I experienced standing on a frozen lake...
A Real Mince Pie
The origins of the mince pie are traceable back to the 13th century, when returning European crusaders brought with them Middle Eastern recipes containing meats, fruits and spices. The...
Love Your Leftovers: Bubble and Squeak
Some times it’s the simple food that is the most rewarding both to cook and eat. I love a plate of good old fashioned bubble and squeak and if...
Kitchen Calm at Christmas
There’s nothing like planning ahead when you are cooking up a feast for Christmas. My handy guide will help you organise Christmas dinner without dropping a cranberry or burning...