LOVE Many Things....

Love Many Things.

To know life's breath, its pulse, its gentle art,

Is the way to unlatch the chambers of the heart.

Not just for grand designs, or goals ablaze,

But for the quiet wonder of its days.

The twisted olive tree, sturdy in the sun,

The tireless labour till the working day is done.

A patch of stars, a flickering candlelight's gleam,

Each holds a truth, a simple dream.

To see life etched in a weathered face,

The ethereal beauty of a humble place.

The golden glow of a beautiful sunset,

The unconditional love of a beloved pet.

For every shadow, every burst of light,

Every small detail that greets your sight,

To truly grasp the tapestry they bring

is the ability to embrace and love so many things.

©Tracey Lee Cassin

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Easy Persimmon Jam...

Easy to make persimmon jam...

Made from  Mia Bella Passions Gardens persimmons...

organic... 

 and spray-free...

 So delicious there is definitely a competition going on as to to whom gets to eat them!

 The Wax eye birds LOVE persimmons.

and as it is winter in New Zealand, we don't mind sharing this wonderful food source with them.

 To make jam you will need to peel about 6 tree ripe persimmons.

Dice and core

The total weight needs to be 1kg (2.20pounds).

Have your jars sterilised ready to use.

Add 1 teaspoon of water to the microwave bowl containing the diced persimmons.
Cook for 5 minutes on high.
(adjust timing to the power of the microwave you are using.)

Mash roughly with a potato masher.

Add 1 kg (2.20 pounds) of Chelsea Jam setting sugar.

Over low heat stir in sugar until dissolved.
Add 25 grams (0,88 ounces)of butter. mix to melt.
Increase heat and bring the jam to a boil that cannot be stopped by stirring.
Boil for 4-5 minutes.

Bottle.

And enjoy!

Easy Persimmon Jam

Peel and dice approximately 6 large (tree-firm)  persimmons. Weigh as you dice as you need 1kg (2.20 pounds) of fruit. Microwave with 1 teaspoon of water until soft  (about 5 minutes, but will depend on your microwave). Mash roughly with a potato masher. Put into a heavy base saucepan and add 1kg (2.20 pounds) of Chelsea jam-setting sugar. Heat mixture over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add 25 grams (0.88 ounces) of butter. When melted and mixed through increase heat to bring the jam to a boil. When it is a boil that cannot be stopped by stirring, boil for 4 - 5 minutes.  Test on cold saucer. It is ready to jar when a blob is cooled slightly and surfaces of jam wrinkles when you put your finger through it. Place immediately in hot sterile jars.   Lid, and cool.

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Office Organisation Clip-it Line...

If your office resembles mine, you will have little bits of paper EVERYWHERE!

A bit of paper with a reminder...

a bit of paper with an idea you just must make...

a cake you must bake...

or a meeting date.

(Oh my - I should have been a poet!)

I decided I needed a system to prioritise and order my notes,

 so I created an office organisation clip-it line, with button embellishments.

 You will need:

Needle and cotton

 Cord...

Clip pins 

 And Buttons...

Create a small loop in the end of the cord, which you have cut to desired length.

Stitch the loop to hold in place. 

 Work out the spacing for the clips and thread onto the cord.

Add the note papers so you have a guide for button placement... 

Stitch a button by the loop and clip your clips/paper along the line... 

Loop the other end of the cord,

stitch and sew on another button embellishment. 

 Then sew the other buttons in between each clip it note.

Now you are ready to hang it...

 I screwed mini hooks into the wall to hang mine, but you could use stick-it hooks.

The Office Organisation Clip-it Line has certainly sorted the most important notes from the rest!

It's a great visual to-do list!

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