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Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Dates
Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Dates
Warm, gently spiced and a little bit sweet, this chicken tagine with apricots and dates is an easy, comforting meal made for sharing around the table. Read more...
Welsh Rarebit – A Little Welsh Comfort on Toast
Welsh Rarebit – A Little Welsh Comfort on Toast
Sometimes the simplest food is the best. This traditional Welsh rarebit turns humble cheese on toast into something gloriously rich, bubbling and golden — proper Welsh comfort food that's wonderfully... Read more...
Heart of stone
Heart of stone
Life has a way of making us protect ourselves. Disappointment, rejection and fear can slowly make our worlds smaller and our hearts a little harder. But perhaps stepping outside the... Read more...
A Chance Encounter with a Stranger
A Chance Encounter with a Stranger
Sometimes the most memorable moments of travelling aren't the places we discover, but the people we meet along the way. A chance encounter on a remote Irish beach reminded me... Read more...
The Beauty of Patience-Diary of a campervan.
The Beauty of Patience-Diary of a campervan.
Sometimes making the most of our time doesn't mean filling every moment. On a rain-soaked day beside the Irish sea, with fishing rods outside and the kettle boiling in the... Read more...
The Legacies We Leave Behind
The Legacies We Leave Behind
What do we really leave behind? Perhaps our legacy isn't found in possessions or achievements, but in memories, stories, recipes, adventures and the way we made people feel. At 55,... Read more...
Will I Eat Vegetables?
Will I Eat Vegetables?
What if changing a statement into a question could change what we actually do? Inspired by something I discovered while reading The Diary of a CEO, I'm trying a simple... Read more...
The Invisible Load
The Invisible Load
The Invisible Load There are hundreds of jobs that quietly keep our homes and families running, yet they're rarely noticed until they stop being done. A gentle reflection on sharing... Read more...
Tenacious Food File. Crispy Courgette Fritters
Tenacious Food File. Crispy Courgette Fritters
Every gardener knows the feeling of opening the back door only to discover yet another courgette ready for picking! After my family declared a ban on them, I had to... Read more...
Who Am I?
Who Am I?
What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are isn't the whole story? Inspired by The Diary of a CEO, I revisit Poppy Baker — the alter... Read more...
The Joy in Keeping It Simple
The Joy in Keeping It Simple
Looking for a simple summer activity the whole family can enjoy? Sometimes the best adventures don't need screens, expensive days out or endless planning. All you need is a kite,... Read more...
Borrowing Joy
Borrowing Joy
Borrowing Joy How often do we live the life we think we're supposed to want instead of the one that truly makes us happy? A gentle reflection on people-pleasing, authenticity... Read more...