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My First Attempt At Weaving a Red Basket

Over the last couple of years, I’ve become very keen on basket craftsmanship, so much so that I found myself getting a little hooked on it. I kept buying basket...

Trimmed the Hedges, Got the View… and a New Trivet Too! :)

As spring is approaching, the stems of the hazelnut hedges have grown long, and the buds are starting to swell. I know that once the leaves fully open, the stem...

Searching for Morels… But Bringing One Home Anyway!

Here’s how my FungiFriday morel hunt went… The golden sheen of the sun outside was very inviting this evening, so I rushed to the woodland, hoping to find Morel...

No Fuss Chocolate Cake with Butterscotch Filling, Glazed Cherries & Chocolate Ganache

I hadn’t planned to show this cake, as I wasn’t going to fuss about it. Normally, I just grab things from the cupboard, mix, and bake. Especially this time, sin...

Creamy Cheesy Beef & Potato Bake

A friend from work, Ken, once offered me a beef dish at lunchtime that was so delicious it left a lasting impression. While we were eating, he kindly shared all...

Tracking the Mushrooms: Velvet Shank & Seasonal Finds

[](https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/27738981/) Based on this mushroom calendar I made last week, velvet shank is just past its peak. When I went for...

🌱 Spring Foraging & Microgreens: Wild Edible Greens and Their Nutritional Benefits 🌿

One of the best things I love doing around this time is brisk walking and collecting micro-salad greens every morning. The weather has improved, and I can defin...

A lovely Wednesday Walk: Signs of Spring and Curious Cows

As it has been a dry day today, I thought it would be nice to have a peaceful evening walk, as I’ve been indoors the whole day! Though it was a bit dusky, I cou...

Salmon & Mushroom Wellington with Buttery Pastry (Individual Size)

It has been raining almost every day here in the Cotswolds for over a month. We’ve had very unsettled weather across southern UK, and in short, it has been much...

Crochet Bamboo & Silk Headband with Subtle Texture (Beginner-Friendly)

So, I’ve been strolling around Cheltenham town, just on the edge of the Cotswolds, and I popped into this little sewing shop called The Sewing Box. One of my go...

Women Persistently Earn Less Than Men Everywhere -Global Data 1990-2025

>Data Source: World Inequality Report 2026 (wid.world) It's a bitter pill to swallow: even in 2026, women around the world are still getting only a small slice ...

Coco’s Secret Snow Trail

I just discovered something amazing about cats! Last week, my cat Coco sneaked out while it was snowing. I grabbed my boots and followed her, I was curious wher...

The Daily Qurator #2108

https://images.hive.blog/640x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/qurator/bW6jSRtH-Q20line.png Welcome to the 2108th Edition of the Daily Qurator here on H...

Crochet Bird Shelter for Winter Birds

It has been very cold recently. Winter can be really harsh for some animals, like birds. Although when you look outside, the birds all seem to be thriving just ...

Jute Centipede Cat Toothbrush Toy

My previous cat toothbrush was well-used by my kitties and has now worn out, so I decided to spend a little time creating a new one. I went with a centipede-lik...

Earth Was Once a Fungal World, Long Before Plants Existed

I have always been fascinated by fungi, and that is one reason why I love fungi hunting. Seeing different types in different forms and learning about their bioc...

Homemade Bulgogi Style Sauce from Foraged Winter Fruits

My jar of bulgogi sauce was empty, and I really couldn’t be bothered driving to town, even though I was craving it today. Instead, I walked around the village a...

The Surprising Health Benefits of Living with Cats

>This is my cat Coco, captured last summer while playing with dandelion blowballs. © Mariah Many of us keep cats for companionship, but for me, my cats have bee...

Snowy Fungi Friday Hunt

The place was covered with snow today. I thought it wouldn’t be suitable for a fungi hunt, but I decided to pop into the woodland anyway, though I wasn’t expect...

Baking the Yule Log: A Festive Tradition

Just before Christmas, our village community kindly asked me if I could make a Yule log. Which I accepted, though I have not made this before. On the night, my ...