Karen Burns-Booth joins me from her award-winning food blog, Lavender & Lovage, to chat all things vintage recipes, surprisingly delicious retro dishes, baking fails, homemaking at home and abroad, as well as what inspires her to don her apron and wooden spoon the most.
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There is a duality to being a “traditional wife” in 2024. Our heads and bodies might have to live in the modern age, but our hearts belong in another time, and that’s ok. It’s nothing to be ashamed of if you want a life that reflects past ideals. The beauty is knowing that what will be, will be.
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In the midst of daily routines, homemaking, and looking after family, you can sometimes feel like life is getting you down, or you’re just feeling a bit flat and lost. Here are some hints on what you can do to pull yourself out of a rut, and move forward positively.
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Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens, budget kitchen updates, and warm cosy dishes…
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The scent of woodsmoke clings in the evening air, and leaves of a thousand hues are all about. Sharing what I’m hoping to achieve this season in our home, as well as the cosy things I’m enjoying at the moment.
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A traditional wartime biscuit recipe to commemorate the servicemen and women from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. Baked and eaten on April 25th, known as ANZAC Day, they are a quick and delicious bake made using rolled oats, golden syrup and coconut.
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Please meet a long term inspiration of mine; Michelle is a mother of 8 children, still married to her childhood sweetheart, and whose life reflects the wholesome values I think many of us dream of. Slow, sustainable, and family-centred. Learn how she achieves this and what inspires her the most.
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In a world that is determined to continually misunderstand and misrepresent a large collective of women. Namely those who identify as homemakers and traditional housewives - is it time to take back the narrative and walk away from this “Trad Wife” hysteria? Hear my story in The New Yorker Magazine.
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Perhaps among the tasks of daily homemaking, the endless to-do lists, and taking care of others - it’s time to do a little bit of internal housekeeping. To heal those little things that have been nagging away at your heart, body, mind & soul. As they say, “you cannot pour from an empty cup”.
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I’ll be honest, it’s not as easy doing my job in a new country. So far, some things are not as expected, and others have been a beautiful surprise! Here’s what I’ve learned so far about being a homemaker and housewife in Australia.
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Home and Away, everybody needs good neighbours… In this exciting new chapter of our lives, we’re making brand new ones in the land Down Under!
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In order to become a better housewife, you may need to cultivate your skills, yes, but we must prepare the ground before we plant our seeds for harvest. If the soil isn’t fertile, the crop will fail. Here are my five top tips to help you thrive in your role as a homemaker. Perfection not required!
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My new book, English Etiquette, details everything the English know about why etiquette matters, in a modern, understandable, and unpretentious way – while teaching you how to cultivate a traditional and charming countenance to rival any royal.
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Meal planning is one of the cornerstones of successful homemaking. Here is our easy guide to help you through the process of scheduling your family’s menu, and saving yourself time and money along the way.
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Our printable PDF kitchen handbook contains useful charts for keeping inventory of your fresh foods, pantry items, and freezer stock. It also includes useful weight and temperature conversions, beautiful menu planning sheets, recipe cards, and shopping lists that you can print time and time again.
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