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Autumn 2023

‘Autumn is the time when warmth is exuded not only by the sun, but also by the colors of foliage, a good book and a mug filled with a comforting brew.’

May you enjoy reading the articles, trying the recipes and may you see the value in the ‘wisdom of old’ of our forefathers and foremothers.

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Recipes of old

A chocolaty vegetarian nut-creme

So easy to make and much healthier than store bought versions. For those chocolate cravings, as a spread on bread or as an ingredient in cake or cake fillings. If the creme turns out to be too dry, blend some more or add a little bit more coconut oil.

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Home Remedies

Sea Buckthorn – a tasty ally for a healthy winter

Having been high on the list of healthy remedies of many a mother and grandmother in the past, Sea buckthorn is increasingly attracting the attention of the health industry and is climbing high on the list of upcoming superfoods. From an unimpressive shrub, the plump yellow fruits contain a huge variety of over 200 bioactive…

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Recipes of old

Autumn Chocolate indulgence

250ml Almond (or other) milk + 3 tablespoons extra 50gr. of Dark Chocolate 1 tip of knife pure Bourbon Vanilla 3 ground pods of Cardamom (use a pestle & mortar) 2 tips of knife of ground Cinnamon A pinch of Nutmeg or All-spice 1 teaspoon of Starch 2-3 tablespoons of Sugar 100ml Whipping Cream Sugar…

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Recipes of old

Mother’s Quince-bread

Autumn is the time when quinces ripen and are ready for harvesting. They are a fruit, somewhat bigger than apples and firmer in their flesh. They have a slightly sour taste, are healthy and very tasty. In kitchens of days gone by they were staples for marmalade, jam, compote, jelly, cakes and medicinal concoctions. Today…

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Mother’s Damson Plum Cake

Ingredients: 250gr. flour, 125gr.Butter, 75 gr. Sugar, 1/2 Teasp. Baking powder, grated lemon peel, extra sugar & cinnamon powder Mix to a batter and spread on a baking tray. Remove the pip of the plums and place them on the dough. Sprinkle sugar (quantity depends on how sweet the plums are) and cinnamon on the…

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Autumn 2023

Moon Gardening part 1

Gardening with the moon…what is recommended to be done or abstain from during different phases of the moon? Pay attention to when you plant, prune, water or harvest. Read the full article in the upcoming issue to be published on October 1st.

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Autumn 2023

In tune with the moon

It has been known since ancient times that nature has its own laws and rhythms. Most prevalent to us ‘modern’ people are undoubtedly the change of season and the turn from day to night, and night to day. Yet in the days of old, our ancestors abode to many more such laws of nature. They…

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Autumn 2023

Joanna’s Collections …

The art of basket-weaving is nearly as old as the creation of time. Centuries before the invention of cardboard or plastic, people needed containers for the harvesting, transporting, and storage of goods, possessions, and treasures. They wove baskets from whatever materials were available – grasses, vines, pine needles, barks, and strips of wood. As years…

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Autumn 2023

Natural Medicine

To take the word natural first, as likely an act as most to ensure our survival would be to eat a leaf from a tree, bush or herbaceous plant, given that the plant cannot run away as can a prey animal. It might, though, put up physical defences such as thorns or chemical defences, given…

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