WELCOME TO MY JOURNAL.
The journal is at the heart of A Life More Creative. Just like a paper journal, its pages are full of thoughts, ideas, musings, and most of all, creativity. As we turn the pages together, we’re going to explore the natural world, the seasons, food, cooking, baking, crafts and much more.
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What the Two Fat Ladies Still Teach Me About Seasonal Cooking
30 years on, the Two Fat Ladies still inspire me on my seasonal cooking journey, but why has they legacy endured so long, and how might they inspire you too?
More Than Recipes: Cookbooks Filled with Story
A reflection on the cookery writers whose stories, seasons, and sense of place make their books companions rather than mere collections of recipes.
The Cookbook That Led Me Back to Simplicity and the Seasons
In returning to simple, seasonal cooking, I found not only forgotten skills, but a quieter, more grounded way of living.
The Well-Stocked Simple Kitchen: 10 Store Cupboard Essentials I Wouldn’t Be Without
Well-stocked store cupboards in the slow and simple kitchen offer reassurance, and in having the basics close to hand, we find wisdom in centuries of nourishing meals.
A Return to Simple Food: Starting the Year in the Kitchen
A gentle reflection on returning to simple, seasonal food - bread, soup and slow kitchen rhythms - as a grounding way to begin the year.
10 Cookbooks That Inspire Slow, Simple, and Seasonal Cooking
Discover 10 of my most-loved cookbooks that celebrate slow, simple, and seasonal home cooking. Perfect for anyone embracing slow living and creative meals with the rhythm of the year.
The Simple Joy of Making Jam: Tips for Slow, Seasonal Preserving
Embrace the simple joy of making homemade jam with seasonal fruits. Tips and encouragement for slow, mindful preserving and connecting with tradition.