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Two Thirsty Gardeners: Posset – a post-medieval Winter drink...

thesimplethings December 14, 2012

Inspired by Shakespeare, Rich Hood goes back to the 16th Century to serve up his take on a really old school classic that'll warm you up on the coldest festive days...

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In Growing Tags beer, Christmas, entertaining, recipe, Two Thirsty Gardeners
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Two Thirsty Gardeners: homebrew bottle label templates to download and personalise...

thesimplethings November 30, 2012

Our mercurial guest bloggers have designed these beautiful free labels for your homebrewed wine, gin and more, which you can download, personalise and stick to your bottles, to give them as gifts (or keep for yourself!).

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In Growing Tags beer, brewing, cider, design, garden, gift idea, gin, Two Thirsty Gardeners, vodka, wine
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Sunday Love: a pub, a pint and a good walk – share your tips!

thesimplethings November 11, 2012

A bracing walk with friends, family and the dog, followed by a pint of real British ale in a traditional pub is one of the greatest ways to celebrate Sunday – we've given you our recommendations in Issue 3, now it's time for you to share...

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In Living Tags beer, cider, pub, Sunday, walking, wine
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MARCH ISSUE

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Buy Flourish Volume 4, our wellbeing bookazine
Order our our new Celebrations Anthology

See the sample of our latest issue here

Listen to our podcast – Small Ways to Live Well

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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