Ok, so it’s mostly recipes, but there are plenty of other craft, lifestyle, mindfulness/mental health, kitchen science and kitchen skills posts to explore…
Last 30 ‘other’ posts
Drying hydrangeas
It’s so easy to dry hydrangea flower heads. They’re a beautiful, long lasting addition to home decorations.… Continue reading Drying hydrangeas
Eat positive: happy hormones and a fig focaccia recipe
A look into how the four ‘happy hormones” can be positively affected by what and how you eat – and a gorgeous fig focaccia recipe using many of these great foods #realbread #mentalhealth #healthyfoods… Continue reading Eat positive: happy hormones and a fig focaccia recipe
Colouring and hobby art resources
Adult colouring printable – I’ve drawn a unique printable of Modern Alice and her friends taking a selfie. Download and print out the A4 pdf file free from inksugarspice … Continue reading Colouring and hobby art resources
Using analogue, creative hobbies for mental wellbeing – and a HUGE list of hobby ideas
From previous posts in here or comments on my Instagram or Twitter feed you may have come across me owning up (occasionally and discretely) to having been diagnosed with both anxiety and panic disorder. I am also, in general, an advocate for looking after positive mental health and I am a trained mental health first… Continue reading Using analogue, creative hobbies for mental wellbeing – and a HUGE list of hobby ideas
Make your own bread bag – an upcycle project
how to upcycle a shopping tote to make your own bread bag … Continue reading Make your own bread bag – an upcycle project
Using a flower press šø
How to use a flower press, which materials for blotting, how to select and place plants and ideas on crafts using your dried flowers, petals, leaves and herbs … Continue reading Using a flower press šø
Make a flower and herb press
How to make an effective, cheap and easy flower press yourself, just using two old placemats, some cardboard and a little ironmongery – you can have a working press within an afternoon… Continue reading Make a flower and herb press
Covering a sketchbook or journal
How to cover a sketchbook, journal or diary in your favourite paper or fabric, to create something unique or repair a much loved item … Continue reading Covering a sketchbook or journal
Easy dove grey crochet throw
A soft and easy peasy crochet throw. Uses a soft half shell pattern in larger, chunky weight yarn. Includes stitch instructions and a short video guide.… Continue reading Easy dove grey crochet throw
Stencilled beer cob
Stencilled cob loaf – a recipe for a beer bread cob loaf, plus how to stencil bread and a free medieval sun face stencil to create a gorgeous loaf… Continue reading Stencilled beer cob
Lavender and Lovage – book review š
Lavender and Lovage – cookbook review š “By interleaving smaller stories and anecdotes between the recipes, Karen’s woven a holistic, beautiful book, where the recipes only make full sense with the voice, and vice versa”… Continue reading Lavender and Lovage – book review š
The student kitchen
The student kitchen – advice for University freshers on packing kitchen kit, a basic pantry, hints & tips for cheap eating, shopping and storage. Good luck to all new students (include my twins going to Sheffield & Nottingham)… Continue reading The student kitchen
Inspiration and relaxation
A ramble through some inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing and to chill out a little. Some ideas to find inspiration for food and art in my new post … Continue reading Inspiration and relaxation
Fizz & Sizzle with Filippo Berio
Fizzing and sizzling – a review at La Cucina Caldesi with Filippo Berio… Continue reading Fizz & Sizzle with Filippo Berio
Hanging herb planter
How to make your own hanging herb planter – a crafty and quick DIY project for garden or kitchen… Continue reading Hanging herb planter
Organising storage in a small kitchen (and a Joseph Joseph Nest product review)
How I cope with keeping organised in a small kitchen: ingredients and cookware, including a Joseph Joseph nest review… Continue reading Organising storage in a small kitchen (and a Joseph Joseph Nest product review)
Testing hotspots in your oven – using kitchen science
How to test your oven and check its hot and cold spots, using kitchen cabinet science! Knowing the temperature zones in your oven will help you ensure your food comes out perfectly.… Continue reading Testing hotspots in your oven – using kitchen science
Chemical leaveners / raising agents
My findings on chemical leaveners and what’s going on inside my cake (or other bake) to make it rise. Is there anything we can do to get the best results using raising agents? Plus make your own baking powder and self raising flour!… Continue reading Chemical leaveners / raising agents
James Herbert was almost right: he who controls the spice controls NottinghamĀ
He who controls the spice controls Nottingham: my night at Memsaab to celebrate their Best Indian Restaurant coup in the Nottingham Food and Drink Awards… Continue reading James Herbert was almost right: he who controls the spice controls NottinghamĀ
Eating the East End
Well, I did say in January that one of my resolutions was to open the blog up further than my recipes and the occasional instructions and tips. I also wished to get one of my recipes into print somewhere, and I’ve been totally amazed to already have had my spring onion bhajis appear in The… Continue reading Eating the East End
Sourdough for starters (or grow your own pet yeast)
My experience on how to ferment and keep a wild yeast starter for sourdough baking… Continue reading Sourdough for starters (or grow your own pet yeast)
Why your oven temperature conversion charts could be wrong – and does it matter?
Ever used an old recipe book and had to work out the temperature for your oven? The original values in these old books might be off-kilter…… Continue reading Why your oven temperature conversion charts could be wrong – and does it matter?
Gingerbread foxes plus make your own cutter
A recipe for the perfect gingerbread biscuits and instructions on how to ice and to make your own cookie cutter… Continue reading Gingerbread foxes plus make your own cutter
Naked wedding cake
Three tier naked wedding cake. Also includes tips on constructing the cake and making mini bunting to top it all off beautifully … Continue reading Naked wedding cake
How to make your own tuile template
How to make your own tuile template for free… Continue reading How to make your own tuile template
Herb sprigs for the kitchen
Such a great way to use any herbs you have growing profusely in the garden at this time of year. They make a pretty, alternative tiny bouquet (especially if you use thyme or lavender when in flower – a bit early for my lavender yet). Also, as they hang in your kitchen, the heat from… Continue reading Herb sprigs for the kitchen
Science of bread making – how yeast works
So, being nosey as usual, after making a batch of spelt walnut loaf I thought I ought to learn a bit more about yeast and the bread fermentation process. I remembered some stuff about yeast from A-Level biology (yeast is one of the most researched and written about organisms going) and I’ve had a batch… Continue reading Science of bread making – how yeast works
The science of meringue making
What happens inside a meringue? It will help your baking to know the chemistry behind your meringues – plus some surprising tips and myths to help you produce the perfect fluffy white morsel every time… Continue reading The science of meringue making
French meringue recipe and ‘meringue 101’
My best and most trusted French meringue recipe, together with hints and tips on meringues problems – or a ‘meringue 101’… Continue reading French meringue recipe and ‘meringue 101’
Maths, algebra and making puff pastry
How maths can help you with your puff pastry making! … Continue reading Maths, algebra and making puff pastry
Ink Sugar Spice 