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Transitioning to autumn (opens the original)
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Transitional moments from the last couple of weeks:I packed away my floppy raffia hat, flappy sun dresses and “barely there” sleeveless linen shirts. Farewell, wardrobe favourites.With newfound space in the drawers, I ushered in my trouser collection. Encouraged by the relentless chitter chatter of autumn on The Internet, I did indeed wear a pair but after one day of the waistband life, I reconfirmed that loose summer dressing is and always will be my preference. My husband mooted the prospect o
Chilled almond rice pudding (opens the original)
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Some thoughts and feelings on rice pudding:I prefer it chilled. I find it to be lighter, fresher and less starchy than its warm counterpart. I like the grains to retain some texture: tender and softened enough to give the pudding its characteristic creaminess, but not softened so much that it lacks perceptible texture. If there is an occasion to stretch for a vanilla pod, rather than extract, this is it. The sticky seeds and scraped pod infuse the pudding with a unique fragrance that simply cann
A late summer wish list (opens the original)
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My wish list for between now and the end of summer~ eat: corn on the cob dripping in butter, daily~ paint: the passion flowers climbing along our garden fence ~ bake: green chilli and chive cornbread crowned with corn kernels<div c
Aubergine rolls (opens the original)
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Some little girls collect dolls. Some collect stickers. I collected Nigella books. It started with How To Be A Domestic Goddess, a book that offered a world of grown-up glamour, obscene quantities of sugar, and approximately 132 justifications to use every bowl and utensil in the kitchen, as was my five year old wont. The birthday brownies, cut into small squares, stacked on top of one another, and studded with candles, were a dependable favourite for many years. So much so that I can still reca
An annual reminder (opens the original)
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As we roll into the laziest, haziest month of the year, here is my annual August nudge for you. Now is the time to let your hair turn to straw from sea water. Now is the time to pull out your favourite book and turn down its sun-dried pages yet again. Now is the time to play cards, with a glass of something cold, in the last light of the day. Now is the time to go barefoot. Now is the time to create a “read later” folder in your inbox. Now is the time to eat tomatoes on toast, over and over agai
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