Ode to Lemon Drizzle Cake

Oh, lemon drizzle, sunshine’s twin, A citrus cloud, where joy begins. A sponge so light, it almost floats, A tangy zest, that tickles throats. I bake you often, or I try, Though sometimes things do go awry. The oven fumes, the timer pings, And then, disaster! Soggy things! Or worse, I’m keen, I’m on the …

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Pilgrimage: A Sacred Journey Along the South Downs Way

The chalk cliffs gleam, a spectral white, Where pilgrims whisper, day and night. A traveler's path, the South Downs Way, A hundred miles, of chalk and clay. From Seven Sisters, grand and bold, To Winchester, a town of old. . In every step, the weary soul, Finds solace, to make the spirit whole. Through grasses …

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Chroma – A Poem…

Definition of ‘Chroma’ The purity of a colour, its freedom from white or grey. Intensity of distinctive hue; saturation of a colour. The name Chroma finds its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it holds the meaning of colour. This term has deep roots in Greek culture, where the appreciation and understanding of colour …

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Mediterranean Diet: How To Buy The Best Sourdough Bread?

Photo from Pexels-Lina-3639541 Third in the series on Intermittent Fasting (IF). We all love bread. But with so many options lining the shelves, choosing the right bread can feel overwhelming, especially if you are trying to stick to a healthy and delicious Mediterranean diet.  That is where sourdough bread comes in. It is not just any bread; …

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Simplicity – A Poem.

In an uneasy world, I seek simplicity's embrace, Amidst the chaos, a refuge, a quiet space. Praise unforgotten calm, like whispers in the night, Guiding my lost soul with gentle light. Where shadows linger, and hearts often sway, Simplicity shines, leading the way. In an uneasy world, let me find peace, I praise unforgotten calm, …

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January’s Wolf Moon – A Poem

January: Wolf Moon Native Americans and Medieval Europeans called January's full Moon a Wolf Moon. It is thought to be because wolves howled more at this time of year as there was less food. In the heart of winter’s chill, Silent snowflakes veil the hill, A silver orb ascends the night, Bathed in ethereal, frosty …

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