The Blog
Quick read posts around cyclical and seasonal living, sustainability, inclusivity, foraging, the wheel of the year, and aligning your business with your cycle.
Autumn Rituals: Oak Gall Ink and Mindful Painting with Surrey Art School
Mindful painting and seasonal creative rituals from Surrey Art School. Oak Gall Ink has been used in written manuscripts since Roman times – the recipe is simple but requires a little time and patience. Tune into that feeling of anticipation and lean into this slow method of making.
Winter Recipes: Baharat Spiced Tomato + Bean Stew
When it comes to foods that support my inner winter, I incorporate warming spices that boost circulation and calm inflammation, as well as omega 3 rich foods which help regulate mood.
My go-to inner/outer winter recipe is this warming Baharat spiced bean stew, topped with Za'atar roasted cauliflower. This middle-eastern inspired dish hits all the flavour checkpoints: spicy, salty, sweet, bitter and sour.
Autumn Recipes: Botanical Dyeing with Rowan Lane Fibres
A lovely interview and incredibly generous and in depth instructional recipe on how to get started botanically dyeing at home this autumn by textile artist, botanical dyer and knitter, Leya Williams.
(Inner) Spring Recipes: Quinoa Fritters
Recipe and photos by Le’Nise Brothers. This is a wonderful recipe for the inner spring of your menstrual cycle. The quinoa supports your rising energy levels and the pomegranate is high in antioxidants that help your liver breakdown the oestrogen that is rapidly rising during this time. Don’t forget the coriander - this herb is a powerhouse for helping your liver balance hormones!
Summer Recipes: Wild Flower Tea
It’s a quiet, connective moment; something that brings calm and clarity to an otherwise busy day full of the usual distractions of school runs, work and general life chores.
For me, this is what foraging is about. I do it from a nature connection perspective. I’ve found that by learning about the different properties of the wild plants growing on the land we look after at home, I am more inclined to remember their names, pointing them out to friends when I spot them in their gardens or out on a walk, and excitedly telling them what they can make or do with the flowers, leaves or roots.
Summer Recipes: Make Your Own Rosewater
Rosewater has amazing anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Use it as a toner for hydrating and balancing the PH of your skin, and soothing irritation. Add it to coconut oil or shea butter for a luxurious moisturiser.
Roses are also perfect for teas as they contains antioxidants plus vitamins A, B, C and E and (as long as you’ve got your hands on clean, organic roses) rosewater and rose tea can be drunk to soothe sore throats, ease digestion, reduce stress, and further hydrate your skin.
And when you’re not spritzing yourself or ingesting it, you can use it as a room mist for its gorgeous aroma.