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1). Recipe for South African Buttermilk Rusks Rusks in South Africa are part of the cultural identity – one of the things that exiles in a foreign land long for. Children are brought up on Rooibos tea (a herbal bush tea) and rusks. 2). Just Desserts, Puddings Galore A family tradition of puddings culminates in a fine recipe for Summer Pudding – a delicious berry and bread concoction. 3). Summer Smoothies Fruit smoothie recipe, healthy fruit drink packed with vitamins. 4). Poppies in Tuscany 1 –The Definitive Flower Picture Tuscany in May the ultimate travel photo would be a medieval hill town with a field of poppies in the foreground. Here are tips on trying to find and shoot that elusive image. 5). A Hymn to Baked Potatoes Cheap, filling, nutritious with the right toppings and needing the minimum investment of labour, the baked potato is every busy mother’s ideal supper! 6). Advocating Avocado Pears Avocadoes are back in season! Fabulous avocado fanfare! A few of the many gorgeous ways to eat avocado pears. 7). Chakras And Flowers How do you connect chakras, the energy centres of the body in Eastern tradition, and flowers, pretty, ephemeral, bright, cheerful manifestations of nature? …by way of color therapy.. yoga energy balancing techniques…meditation… and a simple way of making yourself feel better and reenergized even if you don’t really believe in any of th... 8). Strawberry Jamming We’re jamming……strawberry jamming. Musings on small farm living. So why am I standing at the kitchen counter, blurry eyed at 9 o’clock at night, sorting and chopping organic strawberries, when I should be tucked up on the sofa falling asleep over the latest Katie Fforde? ( I also have several highbrow novels and some very... 9). Bars in Tuscany – a Gastronomic Experience Tuscany, where bars are a way of life. Purveyors of coffee, tasty prosciutto panini and wonderful ice-cream. Memories of a few of the best in the Siena area.