Recipe: Orange Pecan Granola

This is one of the times I wish we had improved technology to the point that you could share scents through the computer because this orange pecan granola smells amazing! I’ve been having a regular sourdough-avocado-eggs breakfast for a little while now but with the return of sunny, warmer weather I decided it was time to have something a bit lighter and homemade granola was just the ticket!

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Spring Planting Guide

The longer days and additional sunshine that heralds the start of Spring makes it a perfect time to get back out amongst our gardens (or continue gardening if Winter didn’t put you off!) and get planting! Spring is a wonderful time to grow all kinds of delicious veggies and herbs, so I’m here to get you started with a guide to Spring planting!

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What Does Carbon Neutral Mean?

In the past I have talked about how much I like the fact that companies like Sukin Organics are carbon neutral, but it recently dawned on me that I’ve never explained what that really means, and why it’s such a good thing! So today I thought I would rectify that with a short guide to carbon neutrality (it’s not too technical, I promise!).

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Recipe: Chilli Ginger Mushroom Stir Fry

If you’d told me a few years ago I would be happily making recipes that not only include mushrooms but feature them heavily I would never have believed you, but clearly times do change as here I am with a mushroom stir fry for you today! This dish is full of flavour and best of all is ready in no time at all, making it an excellent mid-week meal when time and enthusiasm are low!

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DIY Terrarium Making

I’ve talked about the importance of indoor plants before and I’ve got some ferns in my bathroom as well as a small collection of succulents in various containers (including a giant tea-cup!) but I’ve always wanted a terrarium or two to add to my collection. So, I decided I should make some for myself and share the process with you all at the same time, so here we go – my DIY terrarium guide!

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