So glad to see you

Hi, I’m Mimi, and this is my cosy corner of the internet. Like most people, I have complex interests, so I’ve decided to remake my website and fill it with all the things that I love, so this is the brand new look. I’ve taken out many years of old content so I can concentrate on the here and now, and all the things I am currently enjoying.

The Owner of this site, Mimi Codd, is in her garden with a straw hat, pulled down over one eye and her hair in two braids. To the left of the main picture are two circles, one depicting some scissors, fabric, thread and a thimble, and the other some gardening tools and a sprig of rosemary
  • Potatoes

    Potatoes are a staple of most kitchens, but they were rarely on the menu in our house until these past few years, as we tended towards the rice and pasta end of the carb spectrum, partly because the flat we rented didn’t have an oven, which reduced our potato cooking options considerably. Ever since growing…

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  • No Rush, No Stress Marmalade

    This marmalade method takes 2-3 days to complete, but the extra time takes away a lot of the rush and makes the whole process more controlled

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  • Twelve Days Of Christmas Ornaments, Part II

    Now that Christmas is over and life creeps back to ‘normal’ I was hoping to find a bit more time and mental space to ease into the new year with some more ornaments from this set. I’ve sometimes caught a bit of time in the evening, but the low light and my increasing reliance on…

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