Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

Holiday Food For Those Who Can’t Partake

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Cooking Kindly For the Unwell Though traditionally a time of convivial gatherings and happy feasting, holidays can be hard on those who can’t fully participate. Dietary restrictions, mobility limitations, depression, accidents and other traumas can occur at any time of … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts From The Garden

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Take Tender Care Of Skin & Hair If family and friends complain of winter dry skin, take heart. You can quickly and easily create soothing skin and hair care products that make lovely, welcome gifts for the sufferers. Dry, over-heated … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gnocchi

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Italian Potato Dumplings A millions years ago, I studied cooking in Italy with a fantastic cook called Signora Savino. Her kitchen was extremely simple but she turned out an incredible range of delicacies, including hand rolled pasta you could read … Continue reading →

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Illuminating The Winter Garden

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Ann Lovejoy

Ice Blossoms & Snow Candles The recent ice, wind, and snow left many gardens looking battered and worn. I spent several days removing large broken branches from my home garden and at the library gardens, which were both deeply littered … Continue reading →

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