Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple Things

Return of the Light Episode 4 - AWAKE


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Shrug off winter and wake up to spring – you’ll feel your energy levels rise while you listen to this episode. The Simple Things’ Editor Lisa Sykes and author of The Slow Traveller, Jo Tinsley will be talking rhubarb (literally) drinking some good coffee, making pancakes and discovering foraging for indoor people. 

 

Editing and music by Arthur Cosslett. 

 

Season 5: Return of the light is supported by Blackdown Shepherd Huts

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On the blog:

Rhubarb & Marzipan Cake 

Rhubarb Mimosas

Rhubarb and ginger pavlova

Rhubarb and custard crepes

Birch sap wine 

 

From The Simple Things:

In the March MEND issue

  • Turning saps, buds and shoots into nourishing and reviving dishes and drinks 
  • Roasted Rhubarb and Cream Cake
  • Chai Pancakes 
  • Laundry symbols identifier

Manifesting, Coffee history – issue 128

Forced rhubarb recipes – issue 141

 

TO GO & DO:

Olney Pancake Race, 4 March 2025, 

Skipping Day, Scarborough, 4 March 2025

Blackdown Shepherd Hut breaks                          

  

TO FOLLOW:

Rachel de Thample

Jeska Herne, Lobster & Swan

 

 

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