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Can we talk about Switchel? While I love making sh Can we talk about Switchel? While I love making shrubs in summer, I’m very much a switchel drinker in the winter months. It’s like a warming, spiced ginger beer but alcohol-free and vinegar-based. Raw apple cider vinegar, honey, root ginger, and a touch of chilli for a little kick. Perfect for Dry January or anytime you want something satisfying that’s not booze. 

📌Shake the bottle before pouring.

Who’s making it? 

#Switchel #NonAlcoholicDrinks #AlcoholFree
For my first post of the year: Brothy beans with m For my first post of the year: Brothy beans with miso-charred Brussels. Fiery, comforting, and very welcome, the perfect antidote for the extreme temperatures.

~ Gently cook 2-3 finely sliced shallots in 3 tbsp oil + salt for 12–15 mins until deep golden & sticky (stir lots at the end).
~ Add 2 tbsp oil & 2 cloves of garlic, sliced. 1 large jar white beans with their liquid, 500ml chicken/veg stock, Parmesan rind + black pepper. Simmer 8–10 mins until slightly thick.
~ Fry 2 handfuls of finely sliced Brussels sprouts in olive oil on high until charred. Blend 2 tsp white miso, 2 tsp butter + 1 tbls lemon juice then stir through the sprouts.
~ Finish the beans with 2-3 Tbls grated Parmesan plus a squeeze of lemon, adjust seasoning, remove the Parmesan rind.
~ Serve topped with miso Brussels + extra Parmesan and a drizzle of chilli oil or sliced chilli.
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#brothybeans #comfortfood #winterbowls #plantforward #seasonalcooking
2025 hasn’t been the easiest year, but it has been 2025 hasn’t been the easiest year, but it has been generously seasoned with moments of joy…The publication of my book, sourdough and celebration cakes baked and shared, nourishing meals that kept us steady, a restorative escape with family in the Stockholm archipelago, my son’s wedding beneath the Menorcan sun, and the unexpected pleasure of new friendships found here.

Here’s to 2026 — brighter days and new adventures.

#seasonaleating #homecooking #bunssweetandsimple #comfortfood #learnsomethingneweveryday
As the year comes to an end, thank you so much to As the year comes to an end, thank you so much to everyone who’s been here and supported me, and a warm welcome to all my new followers - very happy to have you here. 
With the winter solstice now behind us, we can look forward to brighter, longer days ahead.

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and the very best for 2026.

God Jul 🌲

#christmasseason #Julafton #winter #winterseason
I’ve finally got around to making my Christmas wre I’ve finally got around to making my Christmas wreath. I never really have a plan; I just knew I wanted to bring in soft reds this year. With my door nicely sheltered from the elements, pepper berries work beautifully. Thanks to @flowerfields.cookham for the foliage🌿

Photos 2 + 3 
And my current Christmas hobby: needle-felting Jultomtar (Christmas gnomes) 

#christmaswreath #wreathmaking #christmasdecor #festivehome #naturalchristmas #handmadechristmas #seasonaldecor #softreds #pepperberries #scandichristmas #jultomte #sustainabkechristmasdecor #sustainablechristmas #needlefelting #christmascraft #slowchristmas #creativechristmas
Decorating the Christmas tree on Lucia Day has bec Decorating the Christmas tree on Lucia Day has become a quiet tradition in my house — a saffron bun in hand while I wrestle with tangled fairy lights! If you caught my stories, now saved to highlights, you’ll have seen me shaping these as I went.

Saffron buns are traditionally eaten today, fragrant and gently sweet, but I’ve broken ranks and added an almond filling — rich, nutty and entirely worth the deviation. You can shape them like this (page 94) or as in the book; either are delicious with a cup of coffee as the afternoon light fades.

The recipe is from my book Buns, sweet and simple — written for days exactly like this, and I think a great Christmas gift for those who love to bake or want to learn. 

#luciaday #saffronbuns #christmasbaking #homebaking #yeastedbuns #bakingtraditions #scandibaking #winterbaking #bunsweetsimple #almondfilling #nordickitchenstories 

Glad Lucia🕯️
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