http://www.womensnook.com Books. Wellbeing. Lifestyle. Community. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:57:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How often do you see creme fraiche recommended in recipes? It's become a favourite, so much so that now there are quite a few choices in the supermarket where once there was only an expensive imported product. But why buy when you can easily make some at home ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-kitchen/food-for-thought-the-kitchen-2/its-worth-remembering-how-to-make-creme-fraiche/ Sometimes it little things that can give so much pleasure ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-lounge-room/this-and-that-the-lounge-room/little-things-can-give-delight/ What have you been reading? It's a common question around this time of year when everyone takes to a sofa, beach chair, whatever, and reads from the pile of books saved for this very time. I've just read a book that I would normally not read and surprised myself by enjoying it simply for what it is ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/on-the-bookshelf/what-have-you-been-reading-over-the-holidays/ Your Christmas may end up looking and feeling like this if you don't take just a little time to remind yourself that your health and wellbeing during Christmas and New Year should not be forgotten. Jean Hailes has a few tips ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-lounge-room/wellbeing/12-days-of-christmas-health-tips/ For me Christmas comes with lots of memories, carols, pudding, family and friends. Little gifts, homemade with love and care are for me the way to go so these Christmas cupcakes, made by a friend for a children's party she hosts every year, say Merry Christmas in the nicest possible way ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-nook/my-favourites/merry-christmas-2011/ Just follow the links ... how often do we do just that and end up heavens knows where! I followed a link (or 2) and spent some lovely time yesterday reading all about the Royal Wedding Cake, which linked back to a post I wrote about the cake maker which lead to ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-lounge-room/this-and-that-the-lounge-room/the-royal-wedding-cake-and/ I love adding to my playlist of songs on my very old walkman so that I can listen to them whilst I do my needlework. Here's my latest addition ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-nook/my-favourites/rumer-singing-slow-simply-sublime/ It's just arrived! The joy that I get in picking up my annual box of Patrice Newell's garlic - well, it's hard to put into words - it's more of a visceral thing as I lift the lid and look upon plump purple bulbs of fresh organic garlic nestled together ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-kitchen/seasonal-cooking/patrice-newells-garlic/ Random events ... I'm sure you've experienced those big and little things that can come out of the blue that make you stop, react and respond. Sometimes they can be most unpleasant but other times they can make your day ... ]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-nook/my-favourites/a-bird-nest/ How to read food labels? Well, first bring along your science degree, then loads of time to read and compare and, whatever you do, don't forget your glasses because the print is usually beyond tiny. I suggest you read this monthly newsletter from Jean Hailes for Women's Health for tips to help you understand what you need to be aware of ...]]> http://www.womensnook.com/the-lounge-room/wellbeing/helpful-hints-about-food-labels/