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Sharing Attieke by Fatim

Sharing Attieke by Fatim

This is our traditional food which we call Attieke but many people call it cassava couscous as it comes from cassava originally. Attieke originates from the African Coast

the food diaries, FatimGuest ArticlesApril 2, 2021food, sharing, family, children, attieke, africa, guinea, cucumber, chicken, tomato, eating, fish, countries, traditional food, Fatim Comments

Liminal Nights - by Masha Savitz Keys

Liminal Nights - by Masha Savitz Keys

This night, when we customarily ask, ‘how is this night different from all other nights’, and when bitter herbs mixed with sweet charoset, there in his private dimly lit room, my father and I will enjoy a few rare uninterrupted hours together that will never be repeated.

life, Masha Savitz Keys, One OffMasha Savitz KeysMarch 26, 2021shomer, passover, soul, stories, Masha Savitz KeysComment

Fatim has joined us to write about her family traditions, food and all things good.

Fatim has joined us to write about her family traditions, food and all things good.

Fatim is from Guinea, West Africa and will share about her family traditions, life and food, which is one of her passions, especially seeing others enjoying it when sharing food together.

FatimBecky JamesMarch 24, 2021fatim, west africa, guinea, cassava, cooking, food, food diaries, traditional, family, eating togetherComment

Bringing some of our African traditions to Carry Forth Tradition by Fatim

Bringing some of our African traditions to Carry Forth Tradition by Fatim

Attieke is better when it's eaten with a group of family or friends sat eating from the same plate - that makes it more enjoyable!

the food diaries, FatimGuest ArticlesMarch 24, 2021africa, food, tradition, cassava, couscus, attieke, home cooking, guinea, west africa, FatimComment

The Surprise Gift of Life: Part 2

The Surprise Gift of Life: Part 2

In the lead up to bring new life into the world, Part 2 follows Rose from 25 weeks pregnant up to 36 weeks. She talks about her activities, physical and mental changes and challenges.
This is also her last entry till after her baby is born in April and so hopes to return in May.

life, Rose PrattRose PrattMarch 22, 2021mother, family, baby, pregnant, Rose Hosken, Rose PrattComment

Drinking Pu Er Tea - by Emily

Drinking Pu Er Tea - by Emily

One Pu Er tea categorised as ‘Ancient Tea Trees’ tea, is harvested from old tea trees that are almost around 300-400 years old. Tea trees grow very slowly. I once visited an 800-year-old Tea Tree in Mt. Nannuo, next to it there had once been a tree of around 1000 years old.

the food diaries, Guest, One OffGuest ArticlesMarch 19, 2021pu er tea, chinese tea, yunnan, china, ancient traditions, ancient tea tree, tea tasting, By a GuestComment

Adventures in the Garden by Ioanna

Adventures in the Garden by Ioanna

Meet “Royal Doves” Victor and Iris

in the garden, Ioanna KalogirouIoanna KalogirouMarch 18, 2021nicosia, birds, garden, freedom, inspiration, doves, Ioanna KalogirouComment

Moments by Girts

Moments by Girts

We are delighted that Girts has recently come on board to share some of his stunning photographs and his poetic moments.

girts, life, Girts TrautmanisBecky JamesMarch 18, 2021latvia, photography, moments, tranquility, baltic sea, Girts TrautmanisComment

Spring Blossom by Girts

Spring Blossom by Girts

Moments by Girts

contemplation, Girts TrautmanisGirtsMarch 15, 2021spring, blossom, thoughts, moments, Girts TrautmanisComment

Photos to my dad from Girts

Photos to my dad from Girts

Moments by Girts

contemplation, Girts TrautmanisGirtsMarch 15, 2021photographs, geese, swan, nature, wild birds, canal, cormorant, Girts TrautmanisComment

Brother Woodpecker

Brother Woodpecker

A Tale from Jamaica. Re-told by Cardinale Montano with illustrations and photo by Becky James

Tales of Wonder and Wisdom, Becky James, Cardinale MontanoCardinale MontanoMarch 10, 2021story time, Jamaican Woodpecker, Becky James, Cardinale MontanoComment

Story time!

Story time!

We are really pleased that Cardinale Montano will be joining Carry Forth Tradition and bringing her wonderful storytelling experience too! We have a new section ‘Tales of Wonder and Wisdom’ the stories will be written or adapted by us, and also we will do the accompanying artwork and illustrations.

Tales of Wonder and Wisdom, Cardinale MontanoBecky JamesMarch 7, 2021home made, creativity, make do and mend, tailoring, story telling, wisdom, wonder, self sufficient, chickens, usa, massachusets, berkshires, Cardinale MontanoComment

My Father's Farm by Venus

My Father's Farm by Venus

I was fortunate enough to spend a few days at my father’s farm in Kathua district, Jammu, India last October. Here are some photo memories for you to enjoy

the great outdoors, Venus, One OffVenusMarch 6, 2021india, farm, food, wellbeing, tea, growing food, VenusComment

The Surprise Gift of Life: Part 1

The Surprise Gift of Life: Part 1

Back in August Rose and her husband were happily surprised to find out that she was pregnant. Rose shares her early experiences of pregnancy and how other women responded to the news.

life, Rose PrattRose PrattJanuary 12, 2021parent, baby, children, mother, family, Rose Hosken, Rose PrattComment

Dunnottar Woods, Stonehaven by Eddie

Dunnottar Woods, Stonehaven by Eddie

Summer and Winter views of features in the Dunnottar Woods near Stonehaven, Scotland

the great outdoors, Eddie AitkenEddie AitkenDecember 26, 2020Woods, stream, burn, fungi, portals, doors, dragon, waterfall, thistle, buttercup, ferns, moss, bridge, shells, otter, hedgehog, bath, Eddie AitkenComment

Stonehaven Harbour

Stonehaven Harbour

Photos and video of Stonehaven Harbour in the North East of Scotland

by the sea, Eddie AitkenEddie AitkenDecember 22, 2020Photos, Video, Creels, Museum, Quays, Beached boats, Tombstoning, Boat launchDinghies, Paddle Boarding, Bathers, Seafront, Eddie AitkenComment

Stonehaven Bay

Stonehaven Bay

Life in Stonehaven Bay, North East Scotland, Fishing, Sailing, Paddling, and some rolling waves.

Notes on oil painting materials & techniques by Ioanna

Notes on oil painting materials & techniques by Ioanna

A sneak peak at notes I collected on oil painting techniques

arts and crafts, Ioanna KalogirouIoanna KalogirouNovember 27, 2020oil painting, techniques, materials, oil, paints, design, Ioanna Kalogiru, Ioanna KalogirouComment

Mono-printing and Embossing workshop with Annabel Wilkes by Rose

Mono-printing and Embossing workshop with Annabel Wilkes by Rose

Back in September I treated myself to a workshop with the lovely Annabel Wilks.

arts and crafts, Rose PrattRose PrattNovember 27, 2020printing, art, Rose Hosken, mono-printing, embossing, Rose PrattComment

Our Stonehaven Home

Our Stonehaven Home

Landscape and Nature around our home over Summer and Autumn