PostsCommentsPayoutstheworldaroundme (70)in Caturday • 4 hours agoTo Snip or Not to Snip? I’m a Bit ConfusedBlu’s such a sweetheart — calm, cuddly, and not the type to cause chaos. He doesn't spray, wander far, or get into trouble. Honestly, he’s just a happy, chilled-out little guy. But I’m a bit confused abouttheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • yesterdayThe Hidden Life on the Walls: An Unexpected Fungi FindI didn’t expect much from my walk around the village this evening, but something caught my eye as I passed the brick walls. When I took a closer look, I was amazed at how many types of fungi were growingtheworldaroundme cross-posted @sunscape/kefir-soda-water-rich-in-probiotics-by-sunscapesunscape (73)in Silver Bloggers • 2 days agoKefir Soda Water - Rich In Probiotics - by SunscapeI finally ordered organic Kefir grains to start making my own Kefir soda. It contains good bacteria to help optimize your gut health and the absorption of nutrients from food.…theworldaroundme cross-posted @sunscape/canning-spicy-pork-for-the-pantry-by-sunscapesunscape (73)in Foodies Bee Hive • 2 days agoCanning Spicy Pork for the Pantry - by SunscapeIt is full-on canning season at my house and this is one of my favorite ways to preserve pork loin for the pantry shelf. I had two pork loins in the freezer and used the…theworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 3 days agoDelicious Roasted and Fermented Chillies: Tangy, Spicy and Flavourful!I passed by an outdoor market last week and couldn't resist buying these long chillies, imagining fermenting them. Roasting them made it even better! They’re packed with a punch of smoky flavour, perfecttheworldaroundme (70)in Fungi Lovers • 4 days agoCordyceps: Mushrooms That Take Over Insects 🍄I recently came across a cordyceps flower while walking through a Chinese supermarket. As a mushroom enthusiast, I was drawn to it since I’d never seen one in real life before. source (assorted cordycepstheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 5 days agoReviving My Bonsai with Crochet FlowersMy bonsai tree didn’t survive the cold, wet weather, but I couldn’t bring myself to throw it away. Instead, after I had dried it, I crocheted tiny flowers to decorate its branches. It was such a relaxingtheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 6 days agoLacto-Fermented Hogweed Sauce: A Wild and Tasty ExperimentThree years ago, I decided to lacto-ferment some hogweed shoots just to see what would happen I didn’t have a plan for them at the time, so the jar ended up tucked away and forgotten. Fast forward to today—Itheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 8 days agoWinter Woodland Wanderings and Delicious Mushroom & Herb Pinwheels ( Recipe included)Hopping happily to the woodland this morning, the day seemed brighter and cheerful than the past days, though the whooshing sound of the wind behind me pushed me to walk faster! In the woods, the treestheworldaroundme (70)in Foodies Bee Hive • 9 days agoRecreating KFC at Home: A Crispy Chicken Success I dared to take on a challenge of recreating KFC at home. With its iconic flavour and irresistible crunch, I knew it wouldn’t be easy. I mean, who doesn’t love KFC, right? After a bit of experimentingtheworldaroundme (70)in Wild Foraging • 10 days agoThe Art and Science of Mushroom Ink: Nature’s Sustainable Creative GiftI've always been fascinated by mushroom ink, even though I'm not an experienced scribbler or sketch artist. Something about it inspires me to try scribbling something! Mushroom ink is made by certain typestheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 12 days agoHugging Winter with My Crocheted Hot Water Bottle CoverAs we are in the height of winter and it has been absolutely cold, I needed some extra warmth. A hot water bottle does the trick, and to make my bottle huggable, I decided to create a crocheted cover.theworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 13 days agoBerry Blush Wine Vinegar: A Deliciously Fruity Experiment with Elderberries and Blackberries (Recipe and Guide)I feel incredibly lucky to have a new vinegar mother, and I decided to experiment by making berry vinegar. This was originally from my mishaps, and I accidentally turned my elderflower champagne into atheworldaroundme (70)in Caturday • 14 days ago My Dilemma: To Trim My Cat’s Claws or Not?Living in the countryside with predators around, I’m unsure whether trimming my cat’s claws is the right choice. While trimming can help with comfort and prevent damage to furniture, I worry it could slowtheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 15 days agoThe Amazing World of FungiFungi are some of the most fascinating organisms out there. They’re not plants, not animals, and certainly not boring! They entice us all to learn more about them. From the mushrooms popping up after atheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 17 days agoFermentation and Human Evolution: How Microbial Magic Shaped Our Past and Inspires Our PresentI have been brainstorming and experimenting with fermentation, and it totally blew my mind how much we can benefit from it. Fermentation is more than just an old way of preserving food—it might have helpedtheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 19 days agoWinter Sunrise-Inspired Microcrochet Mandala EarringsI hadn't planned to make anything today—honestly, I rarely do—but nothing sparked inspiration. That was until I saw the stunning clouds outside my window this morning. The winter sunrise and beautifultheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 20 days agoSuccessful Experiment: No-Knead LAB-Enhanced Bread – A Quick, Flavourful Fuss-Free Loaf for all!I’ve been exploring lactic acid bacteria (LAB) serum and experimented with using it in bread-making. I was looking for an easy way to create superior-tasting bread with great texture—something everyonetheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 22 days agoGolden Crispy Spring Rolls with Wood Ear Mushrooms: A Winter TreatWith the weather at -2°C today, I stayed mostly indoors. As part of my routine, I usually go for a walk every Friday, but today I only managed a short stroll. The frozen grass crunched underfoot, and thetheworldaroundme (70)in Foodies Bee Hive • 23 days agoKayal: A Hidden Gem of Authentic South Indian Cuisine in Leamington SpaToday, we visited one of our favourite Indian restaurants, Kayal. There are a few locations across the country, and we went to the one in Leamington Spa, where I've enjoyed their delicious menu for many
