Old crafts

It has been a very very long time since I’ve done embroidery.  I almost think I haven’t done that since I had kids, and both my kids are in their twenties now. There is this fantastic new place called MakeAt140 and on Wednesday evening they have a creative night where you can go and be creative,…

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Quick Graduation Cupcakes: A Sweet Celebration

This week, I found myself in need of a quick dessert for a graduation celebration. With limited time, I threw together a batch of cupcakes that, despite being a bit rushed, turned out quite nicely. I kept the cupcakes simple: a classic vanilla base topped with a swirl of icing. While my icing recipe is…

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Cookie The Cat

I am a beginner crocheter and this was my first pattern project.  I must admit, I really enjoyed it and I think my cats are very happy with the result!  Especially the catnip in the head of the cat.

Home made nut butter

I love making my own organic nut butter!  It is so easy. Just roast, blend, add a touch of salt, eat!

Intermediate Pottery

I’ve enjoyed the Beginners Pottery short course at Plymouth College of Art so much that I just had to go back and do the Intermediate Pottery class.  It is just so much fun! At the end of this I will have so many pots and I am not sure what to do with it all….

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Snack time

I love making Deliciously Ella‘s raw energy bites.  Definitely a lovely healthy organic, chocolaty snack in between meals.  The last batch I’ve dusted with raw coco powder and it is so yummy! Here is a link to her online recipe, it is also in the cookbook (that is the one I use – without baobab).  Even…

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Weekly pose

Ben, my British short hair tabby, just love to pose! His brother, Eddie, not so much!

Making organic almond milk

I LOVE milk!  And I don’t think I would ever (never say never) completely remove whole milk from my dieet however I don’t mind starting to use alternatives in my healthy baking.  So last night I’ve made this week’s almond milk. Here are a few photos of the process.

Love cats

I love cats!  I had my first kitten when I was 6 years old.  The longer I have cats the more they become like children in my home. Currently I have 2 British shorthair cats who has move continents and back with me.