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September Ritual : books, tea and early autumn inspiration
Hello friends, and welcome back to The Ritual of Reading. September has been an unusual …
Special : An Evening in Giverny, getting lost in a cookbook
A summer dream of ponds full of lillies and ripe tomatoes, of happy moments in …
Vichyssoise Soup
Ingredients : 3 medium leeks3 potatoeschicken stock A classic French soup, served hot or cold, …
Stuffed Tomatoes with Maître d’hôtel Sauce
For the Tomatoes : 12 small ripe tomatoes1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)2 slices …
Vanilla cream with Blackberries
Ingredients : 6 egg yolks2 whole eggs1 litre of milk200gr sugar1 vanilla beanfresh blackberries Preheat …
The Ritual : Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, The secret life of bees, has been eye opening for many …
Beauty Recipe : Nail Butter
Ingredients : 2 teaspoons bees wax1 teaspoon cocoa butter2 tablespoons coconut oil10-15 drops of essential …
The Book : Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
I think I was about 10 or 11 when I first heard of the American …
The Magus by John Fowles: Greek Rituals, Salads & Mystery
Every culture has its own way of questioning reality. The western world speaks of a …
Dessert : English Scones
If you wish to prepare an afternoon cream tea fit for a queen, get ready …
