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This is a recipe of my own devising based on wanting something sort of like those rosemary sourdoughs you can buy in the store, but heartier and with more depth of flavor. Be warned, this recipe takes a while – you will want to start your sponge at least 2 days before you want to eat the bread. You are giving your starter culture plenty of time to ferment and build up – which means you can use unfed starter straight from the fridge if you like! Final bread Tools Used Mixing bowls (at least 2) Heatproof Spatula Scale Measuring...

Long and Short Reviews welcomes Megan Slayer who is celebrating the recent release of Falling for Vince, the fourth book in the Love Me Do series. Enter the Rafflecopter at the end of the post for the chance to win a $50.00 First for Romance Gift Card! Competition hosted by Totally Entwined Group. Are second chances possible when the first chance never really happened? Vince Rhodes has loved Cody Burrows for years, but he’s never been bold enough to ask him out. This wallflower is ready to make a move, so he enlists the help of James, the resident stylist...

Looking for a way to display your medals? Want ideas on how to make your own medal display stand? Whether you want to fill a whole wall or a small corner, you’ll find an IKEA hack that will do just that. Check out our five simple ideas for DIY medal display! 1. Long display wall shelf for trophies and medals Just knocked up a long medal and trophy display wall shelf using 2 IKEA items. It was very affordable with total spend coming up to £16. Even had leftover parts for a bonus hack. Supplies needed: 2 x MOSSLANDA picture ledges, white, 55...

Julia’s Delicious Apple + Sour Cherry Strudel Food Julia Busuttil Nishimura Julia and her son, Yuki, working on the strudel pastry together! Photo – Armelle Habib Practice makes perfect when it comes to this pastry, Julia says. Photo – Armelle Habib Don’t forget to brush the pastry sheet with melted butter! Photo – Armelle Habib Haruki also gives the recipe his tick of approval! Photo – Armelle Habib Every summer we go cherry picking, usually just before Christmas. Once there, I ask when the sour cherries will be ready, then plan my return for a few weeks later to fill...

Our child on the beach can be both the best companion, and a real nerve-wracking nuisance. It all depends on whether we use a little imagination and approach the subject wisely. Here are a dozen things and clever ways to make sure your baby on the beach is not a burden to you. #1 Make Your Toddler’s Own Play Area Where He Can Play Safely Without Having to Chase Him All Over the Beach pinterest #2 The Basket in Which You Bring Things Can Be Used in Many Ways pinterest #3 A Sheet on a Rubber Band According to Many...