How to Care for a Freshly Cut Christmas Tree

I thought I would share this with those who put up a live Christmas/Yule Tree. Mine is currently sitting in a basin of water leaning against the wall near the front door. As luck would have it I am sure when I get ready to go outside and bring it in it will have leaned … Continue reading How to Care for a Freshly Cut Christmas Tree

Potting Shed: Filling Window Boxes with Christmas Greenery

I’ve been puttering around and gathering greenery to deck the halls and making my way around the Potting Shed. I always look forward to sprucing up the window boxes with greenery for the Christmas and to enjoy through the winter. Fresh greenery gives the window boxes an instant facelift and best of all, it’s free … Continue reading Potting Shed: Filling Window Boxes with Christmas Greenery

Recipe: Sage and Onion Sausage Rolls

If you like sage and onion stuffing with a roast dinner, then you are going to love these sage and onion sausage rolls. Perfect Christmas party bite-sized treats, these Sage and Onion Sausage Rolls are easy to make and gives that extra something to traditional sausage rolls. Ingredients: 450g pork sausagemeat or 6 pork sausages […] … Continue reading Recipe: Sage and Onion Sausage Rolls

Winter Solstice with a Kitchen Witch: Spiced Pears Poached in Red Wine

As the hearth heats up for the coming Winter Solstice, kitchen witches everywhere get ready to boil their cauldrons for ritual, gatherings and family meals. Rich, decadent, sophisticated & colorful, this magickal recipe blends classic Yule spell ingredients, including fresh orange zest, red wine, perfect pears and star anise. Oh, I’m really excited to share […] … Continue reading Winter Solstice with a Kitchen Witch: Spiced Pears Poached in Red Wine