Finding the new in the everyday
Sharp, tart, colourful - rhubarb is one of my all-time favourite fruit/vegetables. I played around with it la few years ago when making my favourite summer drink, a rhubarb cordial (rhabarber schorle), and made the supremely delicious (and dangerously addictive) rhubarb and ginger oat cookies from Anna Jones. This year, as well as already having… Continue reading Rhubarb Chutney
If you know what all of those things are, you'll know I've had a bit of a culinary tour around Asia today! I had a lovely evening planned - first a trip to the Palmengarten to view an orchid exhibition, and then a walk through Frankfurt to view different light exhibitions at the Luminale. Unfortunately… Continue reading Day 72 – Onigiri, Lamian, and Soju
After my ego was bruised through my total failure to break an apple in half with my hands, I needed something to try and prove to myself that I'm not totally weak. Also, the other day I found a handy article on Mental Floss here (top secret link - don't share with your opponents!) that… Continue reading Day 69 – Dominated at arm wrestling
This is a new thing that wasn't on my list but was one of those golden opportunities that were too good to pass. I have a lovely friend who has kept rats for a number of years. Although I was initially a bit hesitant to meet them, they won me over, with their little feet… Continue reading Day 68 – Did a rat photoshoot
I don't buy flowers for myself often; I usually prefer plants. I do, however, love the way flowers can brighten up a room and my mood. Last year my sister sent me a bouquet as a birthday surprise, and it was so lovely. The flowers were totally unexpected, and it made the present even more… Continue reading Day 65 – Sent some flowers just because
Day 54 - Tried ice sakting for the first time, and, spoiler alet, didn't fall over!
I had an absolute blast learning to juggle. After making my juggling bean bags the other day I was ready and raring to get going, hoping that I could run away and join circus by the end of the day. My juggling bean bags, full of dried beans. Ok, so I was maybe a bit… Continue reading Day 48 – Learned to juggle
This one is at simple as it sounds. I have "learn juggling" on my list and really want to try it, but I don't own any juggling balls. What I do have, however, is a drawer full of random sewing supplies - including a pack full of fabric squares. An idea was forming... So, on… Continue reading Day 45 – Made juggling balls
Although my knitting has never taken off (as documented here) I really enjoy crocheting. I've made some cute amigurumi animals, colourful scarves, and most recently, a big cosy blanket for my sister as a Christmas present. So today I thought I'll crochet something I've never made before - a nice, woolly, hat. I found a… Continue reading Day 42 – Crochet a hat
After last weeks plans to make lip balm went awry, my friend came over today and we decided to finally give it a try. When I was researching how to make the lip balms, I realised that we could also make lotion bars (a solid bar of lotion that melts into the skin, nourishing the… Continue reading Day 41 – Balms and lotions
New Day, New Thing 