11 February 2023 – signs of life
What a joy to see the first of my seeds germinating. The onions were eager to get going, tiny little white and green strands unfurling before my eyes, and now four of the tomato ‘Heinz’… 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