These apple puff pastry roses are best enjoyed straight out of the oven with a sprinkling of icing sugar on top and maybe a little bit of whipped cream or custard on the side.
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Housekeeping Made Motivational!
Housekeeping doesn’t get any easier as we grow older. Discover how to get through your chores so they feel manageable and less burdensome.
Decoys in the Garden
Decoys are usually associated with duck hunters. However another type of decoy is also in use in the garden
Easing Back Into Work After the Holidays
Discover how to move from holiday mode to work mode without losing your mind—or your post-holiday glow.
Rocket, Apple, and Walnut Salad
Light, crunchy and fresh, this salad is perfect post Christmas when you're still getting over the Christmas feast.
Big Purchases in Retirement: How to Decide If It’s Worth It
From cars and caravans to renovations, e-bikes, hearing aids, or long-dreamed-about overseas trip, bigger purchases can feel both exciting and unsettling.
Staying Current Without Losing Yourself
Staying current has never meant becoming someone else. It has always been about discernment: choosing what genuinely improves life
Swedish Cinnamon Rolls
These are pretty simple to make and will make your home smell gorgeous while they are baking.
The Little Things We Forgot to Celebrate This Year
As the year draws to a close, most of us focus on what we didn’t do. But what if we paused to notice what did go well?
From Doomsday Scrolling to Delight – How to Take a Balanced Approach to the News
For those who are addicted to doomsday scrolling, another option can be to switch (or incorporate) ‘good news’ sites into your daily searches.





