Get on and Shine with Holly Honeychurch
As a child at the seaside I’d spend ages touching the frothy waves as they broke on the shore. I’d watch them sizzle and fizz. I’d put my face in the foam and generally loll about in the shallow waves watching bubbles. I still love plunging the water now and feeling bubbles tickle my face. Some things never change. My fascination with bubbles is one of them.
I explored more of the Lancashire and Cumbrian coast recently. This is Arnside with an eager, low flying Tern desiring my ice-cream.
Peaceful vibes. Come bathe in a sanctuary of springtime loveliness. Flowers by Sergey, with thanks.
Tried a harp out yesterday. It felt very large after my little harp. 40 strings vs 25. I needed binoculars to see the bass notes. 😁
Herb garden is coming along nicely. Amazing what can grow in such a shallow bed. And that coriander is a beast.
A relaxing, soothing, magical listen. The sounds are serene, ethereal, celestial and otherworldly. A whimsical power dances with lapping waves; playing, soaring, floating. Come dive and swim with this special sound and rest for a while in its gentleness. Mystical image by Artem Sapegin with thanks.
My latest newsletter just got released. Hooray!
It was a special day on Saturday, when Our Lady was crowned. My dear friend has this amazing Mary statue in her garden and it was a beautiful moment to witness her crowning. Along with some lovely, sweet friends, we prayed, we sang, we cried, we laughed, and we ate lots of cake and trifle! A wonderful, holy time of sacred sharing and honouring. The sun parted the grey skies and all was well and full of joyful reflection. Even got to hang out with my favourite doggo Frankie.
Jam tart anyone? I was baking a lot for church last week and it was the moment of the humble jam tart, I chose to focus on. Now, a jam tart can be hit or miss depending on the pastry. Luckily, I got to experiment with a few recipes and found the best best pastry recipe ever, so each bite became a melt in the mouth experience, yum! Pastry ten minutes out of the oven has to be one of my all time favourite delicacies. Here we have raspberry, plum, peach and lemon curd.
My friend Hilary got the recipe from her friend Miriam, so she’s always called it Miriam’s Pastry - 250g plain flour + 175g unsalted butter, rubbed together to make bread crumbs. Stir in 20g caster sugar + 1 egg. 1tbsp water if needed. Rest in fridge, wrapped 40 mins. 200’C for 18mins. The filling is up to you!
Early morning beach lushness. There’s a gentle peace at that time. I love basking in it. Cannae see a thing though without me sunnies on. 😎
