A simple sewing tutorial on how to sew ruffles and pleats for a beginner.

Easy, homemade dried tomato powder extends the shelf life of your tomatoes and can be made into a simple tasty sauce or added to soup

Learn how to crochet the first few stitches that every beginner crocheter should known.

This tutorial will teach you how to sew a buttonhole in a few quick and easy steps.

Soft and chewy butterscotch brownies. The perfect treat and the perfect recipe for these no chocolate dessert.

Sausage ragu with mushrooms, apple and fennel topped with freshly grated parmesan. The perfect weekday meal.

Here is a complete guide as to what every new crocheter will need so that they can learn this wonderful craft.

How to sew a perfect dart every time, in a few easy steps.

All natural fizzy kefir water. A clear guide on how to use and keep kefir grains and make homemade soda water.

Learn how to crochet a granny square with this super simple, free, step-by-step crochet tutorial, with photos and videos to help you.

These are the simplest cake bars, made with rice crispy cereal, honey and peanut butter topped with decadent dark chocolate

A book review on H. C. McNeile's (alias Sapper) thriller Bulldog Drummond, a fourteen year olds perspective.

Creamy, smooth and tangy ice cream straight from the fridge and yet homemade? This no-churn ice cream is a bit of a game changer.

UK or US crochet terms? What actually is the difference? Learn about the difference in this blog post!

This dark chocolate, cranberry sourdough bread has an almost malty flavour. A simple recipe that you won't need any excuse to enjoy.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to sew a simple, but pretty, turban headband.

Crispy and fluffy oven baked potatoes scored with a paprika, salt butter sauce.

H. C. McNeile, alias Sapper, the writer of Bulldog Drummond and World War 1 stories. A home education essay about his life and works

Learn how to crochet this thin summer headband with this FREE crochet pattern. This pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters!

Sweet strawberries, soft apple in a delicious dessert topped with an oat crumble with a hint of vanilla. The perfect summer dessert.

A quick and easy sewing tutorial on how to make a pretty apron, with a pocket and frill.

Delicious, soft no yeast bread rolls made with yogurt. Perfect for sandwiches and lunches.

Fire Cider is a wonderful health tonic full of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ingredients. Perfect to guard against colds and flu.

How to make simple pattern weights which use up any scrap material you might have, and come in handy for any sewing project.