Author: Cecilia Mary Gunther
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wolf moon to read by
Last night’s full moon was so bright I did not need a light to read. I was moon bathing in my bed. Wolf Moon. I was a little too early and I don’t think I was able to capture Mars. (Though thanks for the heads up Jim). I saw Venus though. I think. This morning…
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deeper cold ahead: rolling the barn doors shut
This country (the USA) is a country of extremes. The hot wind-blown fires in Los Angeles and the freezing temps here sliding even further down. I feel terrible for all those people and all those firefighters in LA. And as hot and fiery as it is over there we are getting even colder. Though I…
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from the archives – feb 27 2012
We have left 2011, I have finished extracting all the stories and recipes to be edited (and in some cases) rewritten for The Little Books from that year. Already there is a lot of material. And on we go into 2012 – this was on February 27 2012 “Something has to be done about the fighting”…
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cooking with fire: a six week challenge
For the next six weeks, while I’m in my kitchen in the country, I’m embracing a new rhythm – cooking exclusively on the fire. The new wood stove. No gas, just flames. Cooking with fire is slower, more contemplative. This is cooking as it once was – rooted in patience, presence, planning and flames. How’s…
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deep cold but the pigs don’t care
We are in deep cold. Our HIGH today will be minus 5 celcius. However it is sunny, with no wind so far. The wind might come up later but so far so good. We can do ok in the cold but wind and cold is just miserable. Tonight will be minus 13 celcius. It looks…
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