journaling the slow life
in the suffolk countryside

Sam

Unthink: Improving My Relationship with the News

Until only a few months ago, I felt I had become addicted to the news. It would seem I am not the only one...

Sam

The Fate of the Skylark in the UK

Skylarks are important to us here in the UK. Yet, despite their central place in our culture, they are now critically endangered.

Elle

D is for Dandelions

For many of us, the dandelion is synonymous with childhood summers’ days, but dandelions aren’t just beautiful; they are also edible.

Sam

Getting Back to the Sloe Life

The foraging season is just starting again after the lull of winter. It is the perfect time for harvesting three very similar wild greens.

Elle

The Pumpkin Patch: Pick-Your-Own at Rougham Estate

One of our favourite things about the Halloween season is decorating the house with pumpkins and squashes of every shape, colour and size.

Sam

Kitchen Confessions: Reducing Food Waste

We are rethinking our cooking habits, trying to reduce waste and save money by using the ingredients we already have open in our fridge!

Sam

Zero-Waste Stir-Fry

This quick, easy stir-fry is a perfect way to use-up all those jars, bottles and packets you have sitting around in your fridge and larder.

Elle

The Small Pleasures of a Picnic

Perfect picnic days can be few and far between, so here are a few quick tips to help you seize the moment when the opportunity arises.

Sam

Flowers: an Unexpected Obsession

Flowers bring together so many things that are important to me: the environment, creativity, the appreciation the small details.

Elle

Chive Flower Butter: Capturing the Taste of Early Summer

This simple herb butter is a wonderful way to add the rich flavour of freshly cut chives to a meal.

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