Liquid Pots of Gold!

May 27, 2016

Wishing each of you a Fabulous Bank Holiday Weekend – My Liquid Pot/s of Gold- At last I have received ‘premier presse’ Olive Oil from our olive harvest last season. I will post a Blog soon on the many uses and health benefits of this pure organic oil.

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Let the Music ring out …… and Sleeping Dogs Lie!

May 23, 2016

The Turkish music players have been rehearsing for over three weeks. Time for them to play their finest traditional tunes….. The ‘Red Carpet’ has been pulled out, rolled out, cleaned and brushed in readiness. Scattered “Manly deep red ‘Rose Petals’ pave the way from the car port. Scented Sandalwood, Vetiver.....

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So this Season Darling …….!!

May 19, 2016

They are so ‘This Season Darling’! ….Wonderful time of year, new season, yellow plums, broad beans & almonds starting to flourish and ripen. Did you know that the sweet soft taste of the broad bean is filled with protein, minerals (incl Iron) and essential omega fats and more…? Steam lightly,.....

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After the Rains… Insallah A Slow Transition to Summer

May 16, 2016

Oh, how it has rained these last days, my surroundings enveloped in a low grey mist from morning till night. My neighbours are clapping their hands in delight after a dry and warm winter. They are still concerned about their seasonal crops and what the harvest will yield. Life is.....

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In flow in my Zen inspired places to Write…….

May 12, 2016

I am inspired, in flow at my peaceful mountain retreat, writing my next book. I am constantly making notes in between using my laptop sitting in my little bureau. I need silence to immerse myself in any writing project with the exception of birdsong or the natural sounds of village.....

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