Here is a recipe on to make homemade courgette carpaccio. This recipe is best made with courgette Albenga or trompette (trumpet) that has got a nice light crunchy texture compared to ordinary courgette. It is commmonly found in the mediterranean along the French and Italian Riviera. Not seen in the shops or supermarkets here in … Read more
It’s summertime hardy hibiscus are in full bloom. I have found a great plant near where I leave and I have managed a substantial harvest (30- 40 flower buds). I love natural fabric dyeing with every day let it be food or weeds found easily. Recently I have found out that one can use these … Read more
Here is a post on sewing a waistcoat. Sewing a waistcoat can quite challenging as there are welt pocket, notch collars, buttonholes and lining involve. For detailed instructions on how to sew welt pockets here is the link. Waistcoats do come in trend every now and then. They are great to wear on its own … Read more
This blog post is on growing and harvesting sorrel. Sorrel is a perennial salad leaf that is very easy to grow. To be honest it is not my family and everyone’s favourite salad leave. As it’s got a funny oxalic acid taste in it. Sorrel practically speaking is an herb vegetable or pot herb as … Read more
Here is a recipe and review on making a lemon drizzle cake. Lemon drizzle cake is a very British classic cake. This recipe uses not only lemon drizzle but lemon curd, buttercream and fondant icing. A great cake for that special occasion. be it a wedding or a birthday. This recipe is only one-tier cake. … Read more
This is a blog post on how to line a garment. You may have notice that in some of the garments I make it is lined. Like this post on how to sew tweed skirt and making a kick pleat Lining a garment can be quite easy and can be tricky as well. The basic … Read more
This a blog post on growing and harvesting rhubarb. I have been growing rhubarb for a few years. From crowns and seeds. Yes, it is possible to grow rhubarb from seed. Growing from seed will take a while for the plant to be established. Here is a place online on where to buy rhubarb seeds. … Read more
