theworldaroundme (70)in Wild Foraging • 13 days agoRepurposing My Christmas Tree: A Space-Saving Multipurpose HangerI took down my Foraged Norway spruce Christmas tree today and thought of repurposing it, as it seemed a waste to discard it. Since it is unsprayed, I collected the needles to use for teas and distilledtheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 20 days agoCrafting Luck, Style, and Sustainability: A Creative Start to 2025 with Scoby Leather Wallet and Jewelry, Plus Scoby Leather RecipeAfter enjoying some homemade berry wine last night, everyone fell asleep while I was left feeling perked up and wide awake! As I stared at the piece of scoby leather I had been waiting to dry, I realizedtheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 21 days agoA SCOBY Leather Experiment: Lessons from a First AttemptUpon learning that SCOBY can be made into leather, I was blown away! I couldn’t stop thinking about creating SCOBY leather. I decided to use one of my larger SCOBYs for this project. I had some naturaltheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 22 days agoElderflower Champagne Gone Wrong—but Oh So Right!I messed up my last batch of elderflower champagne, which turned into vinegar. I had made three batches; the first two were bubbly and nice. And for this third, Unfortunately, I slacked on the ingredients—Itheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 26 days agoFoggy Woodland Foray and Festive Wild Mushroom TartletsI made my way to the woodland this afternoon. The place was very foggy, and I could only see a meter ahead. I thought it wasn’t the best time for a fungi hunt, but I insisted on seeing where a few babytheworldaroundme (70)in Foodies Bee Hive • 26 days agoQuick and Festive Mince Pies for Santa: A Christmas TraditionI quickly made some mince pies last night, realizing I didn't have any to leave for Santa! It's a fun UK tradition to leave mince pies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve to help him on his journey. It’stheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 29 days agoLast-Minute Crochet Angel: A Simple and Elegant Christmas Tree TopperChristmas can sometimes be inevitably busy, and I didn’t think I’d have time to crochet an angel for my tree top. But after all the rush yesterday, I decided to sit down and give it a try. No fuss—justtheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • last monthForaged Lichen Holiday Freshener – A Festive DIY Gift from NatureThis Christmas freshener is made from foraged lichen, pine/fir/spruce orange, and spices, bringing the scent of the winter forest into your home. It's an easy, natural way to create a festive and comfortingtheworldaroundme (70)in Wild Foraging • last monthNature’s Gift: Crafting a Forest-Inspired Christmas WreathThis morning was cold and frosty as I headed into the woods. The ground sparkled in the sunlight. The crisp air filled my lungs, carrying the fresh scent of pine and damp earth.theworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • last monthCrocheted Christmas Elf: A Mischievous Holiday Companion (pattern included)Elves bring the magic of Christmas to life with their playful and cheerful personalities. They help Santa spread joy and make the season feel extra festive. With their charm, they create a cosy and ftheworldaroundme rebloggedx-rain (74)in HivePosh • last monthHivePosh Impressions Contest #8. Share Hive Content on Reddit, Get Rewarded, and Win HP Delegation!Connect your Reddit account on hiveposh.com and share Hive links on Reddit to get automatically rewarded. How much? The best share brought the sharer almost 21 $HIVE last week…theworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • last monthMushroom Wellington: Festive RecipeA Mushroom Wellington is a twist on the classic Beef Wellington, with mushrooms taking centre stage as the star ingredient. Their earthy flavour and meaty texture make them an excellent filling, pairitheworldaroundme (70)in Wild Foraging • last monthFestive Blackberry Wine & Honey Poached Pears: A Warm Holiday DessertI thought I missed picking the pears this year, but I was lucky to have found a few on the ground while pottering around the nearby woodland. I picked the few good ones; the rest were rotting and half-eaten.theworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • last monthCrocheted Winter Hat with Detachable Pom-Pom & Functional Mittens – Custom DesignThe wind turned chilly, so I decided to crochet a winter hat and quickly made a pair of winter gloves to match it today. Although I have plenty of gloves, none of them truly meet my needs. I want to keeptheworldaroundme (70)in Caturday • last monthWarm, Nutritious, and Purr-Approved: Cat Broth Made SimpleThere’s nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of broth during the chilly season, and it seems I’m not the only one who enjoys it! One day, as I sipped on my homemade broth, my kitty gazed up at me withtheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 2 months agoWild Mushroom Quiche: A Delicious Harvest of Velvet Shanks and Exotic MushroomsThis afternoon, I went on a fungi hunt. With the days growing shorter, I found myself needing a flashlight by 2 pm. I revisited the woodland where I spotted baby velvet shanks last week, hoping to findtheworldaroundme (70)in Foodies Bee Hive • 2 months agoThe Timeless Full English Breakfast: A Hearty Start to the DayThere's nothing quite as iconic as the Full English Breakfast—a hearty meal of sizzling bacon, eggs, and all the delicious trimmings. I've been making this for family and friends for years, and it’s alwaystheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 2 months agoA Crochet Tribute to The Snowman: A British Christmas ClassicInspired by this short movie, The Snowman(1982) is a beloved British animated short film based on Raymond Briggs' 1978 picture book of the same name, the film is celebrated for its artistry, emotionaltheworldaroundme rebloggedqurator (80)in Qurator • 2 months agoThe Daily Qurator #1696Welcome to the 1696th 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 (70)in FungiFriday • 2 months agoWild Mushroom Calzones: Cheesy, Garlicky, with Creamy Ricotta Filling – A Warm, Savoury TreatSurprisingly, the sun was out for a few hours today, melting all the icy patches. I took the opportunity to go on a fungi hunt. I didn’t expect to find much, but the walk was refreshing—it’s great exercise
