An introduction to tree following
Today was a ‘commute to the office’ day, which takes me past St James’ Park. There is a beautiful mature fig tree which in October was absolutely laden with figs and I took a photo… View Post
Garlic and field beans
A quick 20 mins in the garden to plant the last few handfuls of garlic cloves that didn’t make it into the ground before Christmas. This year I’m growing Elephant garlic, which went in in… View Post
Tips for simple living – What to do in Winter
So much has been forgotten about living simply, or slowly, with the assumption that new ways, more technology and spending money on a ‘mod con’ is the way to a better, happier life. In fact,… View Post
Comfort food – ribs and wings, and sticky ginger pudding
It’s cold here. For Greater London, it’s very cold! That calls for winter food, something rib-sticking. Last night, Sunday, I decided on a twist on a traditional roast: baked BBQ ribs and hot sauce chicken… View Post
Two turtle doves and some gloves under the Christmas tree!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Madeira Cottage AKA Modern Woman Old Soul HQ, and that means the presents have started to pile up ready for a festive evening wrapathon! If… View Post