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Oct 16, 2024
How to Knit Pumpkin Decorations
Pumpkins have become an iconic symbol of Halloween due to a combination of cultural traditions, folklore, and practical factors. The...
dorsetcountrylife
Sep 2, 2024
Turn Your Kitchen Into the Hub of Your Home
*This is a collaborative post. Kitchens are more than just places where meals are prepared, they are also the central hub of family and...
dorsetcountrylife
Aug 29, 2024
Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe
Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...
dorsetcountrylife
Aug 5, 2024
Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe
We love a BBQ here at Dorset Country Life, and sometimes it’s nice to cook something a bit different on the BBQ other than the more...
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 5, 2024
Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Are you tired of harsh chemical cleaners and looking for a natural alternative to keep your bathroom fresh and clean? Look no further!...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 28, 2024
Foraging Plain and Simple
Foraging is fun, family friendly and free! I want to offer you an introduction to foraging by keeping things simple. Choosing plants that...
dorsetcountrylife
Oct 21, 2023
Stay Well with Nature's Elixir: Immune-Boosting Tonic Recipe
As the seasons change, it's essential to fortify your immune system, and what better way to do so than with a homemade immune-boosting...
dorsetcountrylife
Oct 10, 2023
Autumn Tasks at the Allotment: Preparing for the Cosy Season
As summer gracefully fades away and the days grow shorter, it's time for gardeners to embrace the enchantment of autumn. At the...
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 21, 2023
How to Make Kefir
Kefir is a yogurt-like drink that can easily be made at home and is made with Kefir grains. These are yellow white little rubbery looking...
dorsetcountrylife
Apr 18, 2023
Homemade Cleaning Products for Your Home
We're rounding off our homemade cleaning products series now - we've covered the kitchen and of course the bathroom, but we wanted to...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 31, 2023
How to Make Sourdough Bread
I have to admit the first loaf of sourdough I ever made was a great success and I was very smug and took all the credit for the absolute...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 24, 2023
How to Make Kombucha
I have not made Kombucha before, so as a complete novice I decided to play it safe and get help from the experts. So I am starting with A...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 10, 2023
How to Make Easy Kimchi
Kimchi is a Korean fermented vegetable dish that is now made and eaten all over the world. You will find many “original “ and “...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 7, 2023
Review: Bokashi Organko Essential
*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. I am always looking for ways to improve my soil at the allotment. It’s not the best and is very...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 3, 2023
How to Make Homemade Yoghurt
When all of my children lived at home when they were younger, I always made my own yogurt. They grew up and flew the next and somewhere...
dorsetcountrylife
Feb 17, 2023
How to make Homemade Sauerkraut
I decided Sauerkraut was a good starting point on my fermentation journey. It’s a very easy thing to make and I had grown some red...
dorsetcountrylife
Feb 14, 2023
Valentines Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Many people feel that valentines is just too commercial and an excuse for people to make money. But let’s not lose sight of the fact it’s...
dorsetcountrylife
Feb 10, 2023
Introducing Fermentation Fridays
I have recently become very interested in fermented foods and drinks and the health benefits they have. I am also interested in the fact...
dorsetcountrylife
Jan 12, 2023
How to Plan What to Grow
On the days during January, when it’s just too wet to be at the allotments, my favourite rainy day job is planning the growing year...
dorsetcountrylife
Jan 9, 2023
Allotment Jobs for January
January can be cold and bleak and a bit flat after Christmas. So one of my first jobs of the year is to turn my attention back to my...
Meet Sue & Katie
Two women. Two generations. Both mothers and lovers of the county where they live. Blogging about Dorset here at Dorset Country Life. Find out more...
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