he joy of travelling to a country not seen before was tangible during our recent travels to Morocco. Not sure what I expected, but the genuine love the locals have for their country was a delightful surprise. We travelled to the northern part of the African continent at the start of the summer. Marrakesh, although […]
ewing is one of my favourite hobbies. Creative, relaxing (well, most of the time), improving skills, problem-solving, good for the environment, less fast fashion, my clothes are unique… there are just so many reasons why I love sewing. The system Although I’ve been sewing since I was a student, I only heard about the Lutterloh […]
hile the leaves here in Ireland are changing colours and we’re heading for winter, I’m remembering some beautiful places we visited over the summer. During our time in Hungary and bordering countries we discovered many memorials and statues. Some dreadfully sad and others hilarious. Memorials and statues are usually built to focus on a historic […]
ummer in Ireland. During this time many tourists delight in some of the lovely places where we make a living. Including Limerick, the third biggest city in Ireland. There are many pretty spots for people to enjoy in this city, like beautiful churches, shops, markets and parks. Then there are two castles – one in […]
he smell and taste of rooibos tea, redbush or red tea is something you’ll either love or hate. Rooibos tea indeed has a unique taste, but is well-known for its many health benefits. As far as I know the Cederberg in the Western Cape, South Africa, is the only place in the world where the […]
t’s pleasing on the eye to have a space designed which looks like a picture out of a designer magazine. But, we all know if your interior looks exactly like the one next door, it unfortunately lacks personality and is forgettable. Don’t get me wrong, there is no harm in creating a beautiful designed interior […]
What is a tray bake? It is a cake baked in a tray and then cut into slices. I love making tray bakes. It is mostly straightforward and usually tastes delicious. Also an easy way to bake far more than you need in one go! The other day I went through my recipe books looking […]
I don’t like to follow a recipe to the letter. Maybe because I get bored easily with cooking and baking. This, however, might be a reason why I love using spices and experimenting with them when cooking and baking. Spices really help to make food and drink taste unique. There are certain spices I use […]
When I was pregnant with our second daughter, many people told me how wonderful it would be if we had a son this time around. In those days you usually didn’t find out the sex of your unborn baby, or not that early. Or you didn’t find out at all. I remember thinking about it […]
Who doesn’t love a beautiful recipe book? Or even better chocolate biscuits? I recently received a gorgeous recipe book from my sister and found a recipe for these mouthwatering chocolate biscuits. They are the perfect sweetness and the perfect size. About the recipe book The recipe book Huiskos, Nostalgie is die beste geurmiddel (Home Cooking, […]