theworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 2 days agoTrimmed the Hedges, Got the View… and a New Trivet Too! :)As spring is approaching, the stems of the hazelnut hedges have grown long, and the buds are starting to swell. I know that once the leaves fully open, the stems I want to cut will be completely hidden.theworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 4 days agoSearching for Morels… But Bringing One Home Anyway!Here’s how my FungiFriday morel hunt went… The golden sheen of the sun outside was very inviting this evening, so I rushed to the woodland, hoping to find Morels. They’re supposed to be coming out anytimetheworldaroundme (73)in Foodies Bee Hive • 6 days agoNo Fuss Chocolate Cake with Butterscotch Filling, Glazed Cherries & Chocolate GanacheI hadn’t planned to show this cake, as I wasn’t going to fuss about it. Normally I just grab things from the cupboard, mix, and bake. Especially this time, since I only planned to make a simple, easy,theworldaroundme (73)in Foodies Bee Hive • 14 days agoCreamy Cheesy Beef & Potato BakeA friend from work, Ken, once offered me a beef dish at lunchtime that was so delicious it left a lasting impression. While we were eating, he kindly shared all the ingredients…theworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 19 days agoTracking the Mushrooms: Velvet Shank & Seasonal FindsBased on this mushroom calendar I made last week, velvet shank is just past its peak. When I went for a foraging walk yesterday, here’s what I found: A cluster of velvet shank, just past its prime. Theretheworldaroundme (73)in Wild Foraging • 20 days ago🌱 Spring Foraging & Microgreens: Wild Edible Greens and Their Nutritional Benefits 🌿One of the best things I love doing around this time is brisk walking and collecting micro-salad greens every morning. The weather has improved, and I can definitely feel spring…theworldaroundme (73)in Wednesday Walk • 28 days agoA lovely Wednesday Walk: Signs of Spring and Curious CowsAs it has been a dry day today, I thought it would be nice to have a peaceful evening walk, as I’ve been indoors the whole day! Though it was a bit dusky, I could already see that spring is on its way,theworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • last monthSalmon & Mushroom Wellington with Buttery Pastry (Individual Size)It has been raining almost every day here in the Cotswolds for over a month. We’ve had very unsettled weather across southern UK, and in short, it has been much wetter than usual for this time of year.theworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • last monthCrochet Bamboo & Silk Headband with Subtle Texture (Beginner-Friendly)So, I’ve been strolling around Cheltenham town, just on the edge of the Cotswolds, and I popped into this little sewing shop called The Sewing Box. One of my go-to shops when I’m around Cheltenham, andtheworldaroundme (73)in #genderpaygap • 2 months agoWomen Persistently Earn Less Than Men Everywhere -Global Data 1990-2025It's a tough pill to swallow: even in 2026, women around the world are still getting only a small slice of the total money earned from work. According to the brand-new World Inequality Report 2026, womentheworldaroundme (73)in Caturday • 2 months agoCoco’s Secret Snow TrailI just discovered something amazing about cats!theworldaroundme rebloggedqurator (80)in Qurator • 2 months agoThe Daily Qurator #2108Welcome to the 2108th Edition of the Daily Qurator here on Hive! Our team is looking left and right for the awesome posts from all Hive users and are looking forward to…theworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 2 months agoCrochet Bird Shelter for Winter BirdsIt has been very cold recently, although when you look outside, the birds all seem to be thriving just fine. We do give them plenty of bird seed to help out with food, but I also thought about crochetingtheworldaroundme (73)in NeedleWorkMonday • 2 months agoJute Centipede Cat Toothbrush ToyMy previous cat toothbrush was well-used by my kitties and has now worn out, so I decided to spend a little time creating a new one. I went with a centipede-like design and developed my own technique fortheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 2 months agoEarth Was Once a Fungal World, Long Before Plants ExistedI have always been fascinated by fungi, and that is one reason why I love fungi hunting. Seeing different types in different forms and learning about their biochemical components always stuns me, and Itheworldaroundme (73)in Wild Foraging • 2 months agoHomemade Bulgogi Style Sauce from Foraged Winter FruitsMy jar of bulgogi sauce was empty, and I really couldn’t be bothered driving to town, even though I was craving it today. Instead, I walked around the village and woodland and picked whatever fruits weretheworldaroundme (73)in Caturday • 2 months agoThe Surprising Health Benefits of Living with CatsThis is my cat Coco, captured last summer while playing with dandelion blowballs. © Mariah Many of us keep cats for companionship, but for me, my cats have been keeping me calm and actually giving me sometheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 2 months agoSnowy Fungi Friday HuntThe place was covered with snow today. I thought it wouldn’t be suitable for a fungi hunt, but I decided to pop into the woodland anyway, though I wasn’t expecting to see any. To my surprise, I found atheworldaroundme (73)in Foodies Bee Hive • 3 months agoBaking the Yule Log: A Festive TraditionJust before Christmas, our village community kindly asked me if I could make a Yule log. Which I accepted, though I have not made this before. On the night, my eggs didn’t turn to soft peaks and stayedtheworldaroundme (73)in FungiFriday • 3 months agoChristmas Leftover Comfort Food: Creamy Beef & MushroomsMost of us have leftovers after Christmas and tipping them feels like a lot of waste, and eating the same meal the next day isn’t really appetising. So here’s one way I came up with to enjoy your leftovers
