Author Archives: Earthy Homemaker

It’s been an exciting week with the launch of my little cookbook. Many thanks to those readers who’ve either bought it or expressed an interest. My only regret is that I can no longer say I have nothing for sale on my blog. It’s really just my hobby and I never intended to sell anything.Continue reading “Applesauce and Spring Treats”

We had beautiful Spring weather last week, so the Daffodils are singing out in their golden glory and even Tulips are beginning to add their glowing colours to the garden. Some of these flowers are not subtle but that’s a bonus after the drab months of Winter. The garden is filled with the scent ofContinue reading “Garden Pleasures and Cookbook News.”

It was the Vernal Equinox on March 20th, so Spring has officially arrived. The sun has been shining on the garden and flowers are bursting out. The bumble bees are busy and taking advantage of the Crocuses. The Hyacinths are opening but some are not quite there yet. I’m looking forward to their wonderful scentContinue reading “Things in Progress”

Spring is definitely in the air! The birds are calling, the frogs are spawning in our pond and the pear trees have lovely fat buds. More Daffodils are appearing with their glowing yellow or orange trumpets. Perky little “Tete-a-tetes and “Jetfire” are the earliest to appear in my garden. The Crocuses keep surprising me althoughContinue reading “Spring Inspiration and Creative Urges”

With the cost of living rising so dramatically I’m more than ever glad that I invested in my thermal cooker. It saves so much on fuel for cooking. It will take a small, whole chicken, a meat joint or a ham. A few minutes of simmering on the hob then the pan is placed insideContinue reading “Turkey Burgers and Simple Pleasures”

The weather has been a little kinder the last few days. The return of sunny spells is very welcome. The Crocuses have flourished, offering up their faces to the sun and looking very beautiful. Their satin petals look like they have been painted with the most delicate strokes of colour. At last the Daffodils haveContinue reading “Inspiring Flowers and Tricky Knitting”

What a week it’s been! Extremely wet and windy. The Clematis arch blew down and a storage trunk which holds wire netting had its lid ripped off. Fortunately, we were able to re-erect the arch and the pretty flowers seem undisturbed. It’s amazing how flowers withstand the storms and are still beautiful. The Snowdrops areContinue reading “Stormy Weather and Meaty Treats”

These are difficult times for many of us. We need to hold on to the things which make our lives meaningful. For most people that means the love of family and friends, the small comforts of home and the pleasures of a garden. If we’re fortunate to have those we can retreat from the worldContinue reading “Garden Notes and Parsnip Cakes”

At this time of year a warm kitchen is the best place to be. Often called “the heart of the home”. I love it on a Winter day with rain lashing the window. I had some parsnips to use up so I thought I’d try them in my cake squares. These are not guilt-laden cakes;Continue reading “A Warm Kitchen and Spring Flowers”

The Snowdrops are increasing by the day. Such a welcome sight. Winter so far has been kind and new activity in the garden spurs me on, knowing life out there is going on apace. My collection of oriental Hellebores are so pretty. They look delicate and yet they flower despite the cold and lack ofContinue reading “Filling Food and Misty Mornings”