Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things

Magical Midsummer - Epsiode 1 IMAGINE


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Promise & Possibilities 

Anything seems possible at the start of summer and in this first episode The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank use their imagination to explore what a ‘could-do week’ looks like, find ways to make bank holiday journeys more bearable and the joy of being a regular, as well as making the most of elderflowers and roses and passing on some creative first aid. 

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Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. 


On the blog

Rhubarb and rosewater tart

https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/2016/4/13/recipe-rhubarb-and-rosewater-tart-with-cardamom-and-honey-cream?rq=rose

 

Elderflower champagne recipe

https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/2014/06/06/recipe-elderflower-champagne?rq=elderflower%20

 

Rose petal and strawberry sandwiches

https://www.thesimplethings.com/blog/silly-sandwiches?rq=rose%20petal

 

To read

Extra Mile guides to Delicious Alternatives to Motorway Services, Coastal cafes and Farm shops

Wild Swimming Hidden Beaches by Daniel Start (Wild Guides

Creative First Aid by Caitlin Marshall and Lizzie Rose (Murdoch Books) 

 

In The Simple Things

 

From the May issue  (155)

 Respect your elders – plan an elderflower foraging session then make cake, cordial and much more…

 The joys of being a regular – why revisiting regular favourite places results in so many happy returns

Buy the May issue here

 

From the June issue (156)

Could-do week – shake up your week to make time for the things you enjoy every day

The Longest Day microfiction competition

Buy the June issue at picsandink.com from 23 May and on the newsstand from 28 May. 

 

From The Simple Things Anthology Volume 4: A Year of Celebrations

Pushbike picnic : Vegetable crisps, three cheese & herb savoury muffins, Italian focaccia pressed sandwiches, apricot, blueberry and almond energy bars. 

 

Back garden campout featured in August 2021 issue (110) with Paprika & Parmesan Popcorn, Campfire Tacos, Frittata, Kohlrabi Slaw, Bean Salsa and Chipotle Mayo with  Puffed Quinoa fridge cake. Plus Raspberry French Toasties and skillet granola for breakfast

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