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DIY FALL WREATH WITH PINECONES

Make this beautiful fall wreath with a selection of different sizes and types of pinecones, little alder cones, fill in the gaps with some sphagnum moss, and decorate it with some pretty soft pink hydrangea flowers, orange and pink spindle tree berries and a velvety bow in your favourite fall colour.

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DIY HALLOWEEN LACE GHOST GARLAND

Try this easy and adorable DIY project and add some extra whimsy to your Halloween decorations. All you need for this floating little ghost project is some white thin fabric, I used leftover thrifted lace, cotton balls, pretty twine, scissors and a black marker.

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DIY HALLOWEEN GHOSTS WITH LACE AND EMBROIDERY HOOPS

These airy and whimsical ghosts are made with embroidery hoops, some thrifted lace fabric, and some black felt for their faces. They are so easy to make, look really cute and charming and will add some homemade whimsy to your Halloween decorations this fall.

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CUTE PAW COOKIES RECIPE

These cute paw print cookies are soft, buttery and sweet with a hint of almond and orange, dipped in chocolate and decorated with some pink chocolate. They are made with marzipan and freshly squeezed orange juice that gives them the perfect melt-in-your-mouth cookie consistency.

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POTATO & BASIL SOUP WITH SOURDOUGH CROUTONS RECIPE

This is the perfect creamy and comforting soup for a cozy fall dinner. Potatoes, leaks and cream built a rich base and basil adds an unexpected and oh so flavourful element to this delicious soup. Homemade sourdough croutons add a nice crunchy element and make it even better.

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SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON BALM AND ZUCCHINI RECIPE

This bright and happy spaghetti recipe is made with fresh lemon balm, a little bit of garlic and lemon zest, pine nuts, parmesan, lots of olive oil, sea salt and some fried spiralled zucchinis which complement this dish so nicely without overpowering the delicious and delicate lemon balm.

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FRESH HERB BUTTER WITH NASTURTIUM FLOWERS RECIPE

Making your own herb butter is easy and delicious and a great way to use your homegrown herbs. This herb butter is made with fresh garden herbs, nasturtium flowers, fresh garlic, pink peppercorns and a little bit of lemon zest. Enjoy it on grilled vegetables, potatoes, meat, fish or toasted bread.

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MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO MAKE WITH DRIED CHILLI PEPPERS

Besides making chilli flakes and chilli powder, I will share with you how I make chilli paste and infuse coarse sea salt, raw honey, olive oil and apple cider vinegar with all the spicy goodness of my homegrown chilli peppers.

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HOW TO STRING DRY HOMEGROWN CHILLI PEPPERS

Stringing up your homegrown chilli peppers is an easy and fun little project to do at the end of summer to preserve your bounty for the winter months. All you need is a sewing needle and some string and maybe gloves to protect your hands from the spicy oils.

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CHOCOLATE MASCARPONE LAYER CAKE RECIPE

This recipe makes a delicious three layer 6-inch cake with light and airy layers of chocolate cake brushed with maple syrup, filled with a decadent creamy chocolate mascarpone cream and topped with a selection of beautiful edible flower petals, perfect for a special celebration.

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WHIMSICAL RASPBERRY CREAM CAKE RECIPE

This dreamy 6-inch cake has light and airy slightly lemony layers of cake filled with a delicious and decadent creamy raspberry filling. Make this whimsical cake for any summer celebration or birthday party and keep it cooled until you serve it with your favourite berries and edible flowers.

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WILD BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH BROWN SUGAR OAT CRUMBLE RECIPE

These wild blueberry muffins are fluffy and buttery and filled with all the goodness of wild blueberries. The brown sugar oat crumble adds just the right sweetness to them. They are perfect to share as a snack, a delicious treat for breakfast or to bring on your next hike.

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FRESH APRICOT SQUARES WITH CANDIED PISTACHIOS RECIPE

Celebrate fresh summer fruit with this easy recipe for delicious apricot squares with a soft, moist crumb and juicy apricots. A sweet apricot jam glaze adds a glossy finish and candied warm cinnamon flavoured pistachios add a great crunch.

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SPICED HIBISCUS ICED TEA RECIPE

This vibrant and refreshing iced tea is made with loose hibiscus and rose hip tea, spiced with cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, ginger, lime juice, and sweetened with honey or pure maple syrup. It’s tart and sweet with a little zing and one of my favourite drinks to make during the hot months.

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DIY COOLING HERBAL FOOT SOAK

It’s such an easy, fun and relaxing thing to do on a hot day! This revitalizing foot soak is made with epsom salt, olive oil and cooling peppermint essential oil, some fresh herbs, cold water and ice cubes, and will soothe your hot and achy feet.

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MY FAVOURITE EDIBLE FLOWERS AND HOW TO USE THEM

Use edible flowers as beautiful tasty garnishes on salads, desserts, cakes, soups, grilled meats and vegetables, pasta dishes, on charcuterie boards and in drinks or cocktails and more. They add a pop of colour and a fresh taste to your meals and make everything a bit more magical and whimsical.

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ALMOND CHERRY CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS RECIPE

I mean cherries and chocolate chips! Can it get any better? This is an easy recipe for a rich and delicious cake made in one bowl with semi-sweet mini chocolate chips and tart cherries. Added almond flour creates a moist cake with a slightly nutty flavour.

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DIY POPPY SEED HEAD PRINTS

Using fresh poppy seed heads to make little adorable prints is such an easy and satisfying DIY project for kids and adults alike in early summer and a great way to beautify your greeting cards, tags, bookmarks and journal entries.

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