There is something rather satisfying about making something with your own hands. You start with a pile of materials that don’t look particularly exciting, spend
The older I get, the more I understand that a beautiful life doesn’t necessarily need to be a bigger one. The photograph I didn’t know
People often talk about learning life’s greatest lessons from wise grandparents, inspiring teachers or well-thumbed books. I seem to have learnt a surprising number of
There are some days when life feels heavier than usual, although nothing obvious has happened. The washing still needs folding, emails continue arriving, supper has
Some of my happiest evenings have not involved expensive restaurants, exciting holidays or elaborate plans. They have happened quietly at home with a warm cup
Few things bring people running quite as quickly as the smell of freshly baked bread. Add melted cheese, sweet corn and the smoky aroma of
There is something magical about a perfect South African potjie simmering slowly over warm coals. The gentle bubbling, the rich aroma drifting through the garden
Life has a way of changing course when we least expect it. Sometimes the changes arrive gradually and sometimes they arrive all at once. Children
There are some hobbies that quietly work their way into your life and become far more meaningful than you ever expected. For me, growing herbs
