- You can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread has been baked for centuries in Europe, although its appearance has differed from place to place. The one thing that remained true of this syrupy bread was that it was almost always cut into shapes, such as men, women, stars or animals. Colourful decorations and stamped images dusted in white sugar to make the impression visible were also common. It’s delightful to know that this sweet treat has endured the ages – let’s have a look at its yummy history.
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Random Acts of Kindness
Australians pride themselves on the concept of mateship – of looking out for your friends and sticking up for the little guy – but how often do we walk the walk, rather than just talking the talk? Random Acts of Kindness are a great way to brighten the day of a stranger, and they’ll make you feel good, too! You may have only been on the receiving end of one once or twice, but we bet you remember it. Even something as simple as holding a door for a stranger can make their day – and every good deed makes the world slightly better.
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- The humble lemon. So much more than just a flavouring!
We all know that lemons are delicious, but did you know about their other properties? Click here to read more.
- History of American Patchwork
Go right back to the start of this wonderful craft that has captured the hearts of so many women – and men – all around the world. Click here to read more.
- All about thimbles
Thimbles are essential for quilting and hand-piecing. In this article Narelle Grieve goes through all the different thimbles there are out there to help you find the one that suits you – so no more sore fingers! Click here to read more.
