In print again but this time it's me rather than my jewellery that's featured!

Ashley English is writing a series of books on 'homemade living' and I believe this is one of the first in the series. It's not yet published in the UK but I've been sent a copy by Lark Books and it's lovely! Lots of information about keeping hens. Obviously written in America, but some of the recipes (Sweet Potato Souffle, Berry Delicious Curd, and Pumkin Creme Brulee) definitely sound worth 'translating' and trying. Lots of information for people new to hen keeping, and little pen portraits of hen keepers (including me!)

The other day Amazon recommended me a new book: Jewellery Using Textile Techniques' by Sarah Keay. I ordered one straight away as I'd submitted images, and was delighted to see when it came that images of two of my brooches have been published! Great news!

I couldn't resist ordering this new recipe book when I saw it hotly tipped in the Guardian the other day: cakes with vegetables as a major ingredient! I love experimenting with and adapting recipes, and so really admire Harry Eastwood's inventiveness.

I'm assured that old memories of bad carrot cake will be banished when trying these recipes, and so look forward to a bit of mixing and tasting very soon!