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Hedgehog

Nicola, my clever and generous friend, made this recipe calendar and sent me a copy the other day. I enjoyed the 2015 version, too! This year's calendar looks to be another winner, and there are already quite a few recipes I want to make (lemon bars, strawberry icecream, cashew dhal…) so I probably won't be able to wait till 2016.

Nicola also sent me a set of these linen bowl covers, which is the most practical and aesthetically pleasing gift. I've never been able to tolerate the waste of space that is plastic wrap (I usually just put a plate over a bowl to cover it) so having linen covers that can be thrown in the wash is quite frankly a genius idea. (If you have similarly anti-plastic friends, a set of these linen covers would make a top Christmas present I reckon.)

And lastly, I thought you might like to meet this little hedgehog (pattern here, thanks Pia) I knitted while chatting with friends and drinking tea. He says hi.

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16 responses to “home grown”

  1. Nicola Galloway Avatar

    Thanks for sharing Melissa! They are my favourite recipes too and the Chocolate Layer Cake of-course! xx

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  2. Margaret Bloom Avatar

    Dear Melissa — I have long been a fan of your blog and so am a tiny bit happy to see a hedgehog made from my pattern featured here.
    Sending you wishes for a good summer from clear across this great, green earth —
    mb

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  3. poppy Avatar
    poppy

    the linen bowl covers are fantastic, I never buy cling film and these would be perfect!

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  4. teresa leonor Avatar

    ups! just added two more things to my wishlist :}

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  5. Julie Avatar

    what a beautiful calendar! And I adore that tiny hedgehog, thanks so much for linking to the pattern.

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you julie! you should make one 🙂

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar

    hi margaret, thank you for your message! i didnt know you read my blog 🙂 thanks for the sweet hedgehog pattern, ill make more for sure. X

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    how could i forget to mention the chocolate layer cake?! XX

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  10. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks poppy, yes the bowl covers are great – very practical (and aesthetically pleasing too) 🙂

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  11. Frau Kirschkernzeit Avatar

    Cute! The hedgehog, I mean. And the calender looks tempting. I am a poor cook and have always trouble to manage my weekly menu, but maybe all I need is a new source of recipes…?
    And, those covers look totally adorable. Like little swimming caps 😉 I cover my bowls like you with plates but those covers look ways too stylish… temtping, again… 😉

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  12. Pauline Avatar
    Pauline

    We’ve been using honey wrap this year – for covering bowls and for wrapping sandwiches. I like the way you can smooth and shape it with your warm hands.
    http://www.honeywrap.co.nz/
    And thanks for the calendar reminder… I bought several for gifts last Christmas on your recommendation and will do the same again this year.

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  13. sustainablemum Avatar

    I stopped using cling film along time ago but have not come up with the ideal replacement those covers look like they are just what I need!

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  14. Margaret Bloom Avatar

    I adore your embroidery and stitching projects!
    xo

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  15. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you margaret!
    X

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  16. Rebecca Stonehill Avatar

    OMG, a recipe calendar, is that or is that not just the best idea EVER?!

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