Franciska's Musings

Welcome

Welcome to my web site: a collection of reviews and musings on books, crafts, recipes, parenthood and life in general. 

Blogs by nature are rather self-indulgent so I make no apologies in fully expressing my own opinions.  I respect that everyone is entitled to form and hold their own opinions - after all, life is never a simple case of black or white, but an infinite spectrum of colour.  As such, I strive to keep an open mind and to consider alternative view points.  So I welcome your feedback - whether in support or challenge - however, I retain and will exercise my right to remove any posts I consider offensive or abusive either towards myself or anyone else for that matter.  Please consider this web site to be my home and as long as you remain respectful and compassionate towards others, you are welcome to visit, re-visit, and enjoy my hospitality.

Phew!  With all that heavy stuff out of the way, who am I and why would you subscribe to my musings?  I am in my mid-thirties: an ex-wife, a mother, a solo-parent, a daughter, a sister, an out-law, a chef, a chauffeur, a housekeeper, a musician, an artist, a designer, a writer, a reviewer, a dancer, an instructor, a performer, a crafter, a photographer, an entrepreneur, a contractor, a dreamer, a therapist, a philosopher and a friend. 

Apparently I have a way with words...

 

 

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Day 1510

Today I am grateful for awesome gardeners that go above and beyond what they were contracted for.

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Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

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Packed full of walnuts and tangy craisins, this moist gluten-free carrot cake with decadent lemon cream cheese icing is the ultimate sweet and spicy treat.  Recipe is suitable for baking as a cake or muffins.  Equally tasty sans the icing.

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Ridiculously Simple Zucchini Chips

These ridiculously simple to prepare zucchini chips make a perfect gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo-friendly snack or side dish.  All you need is three basic ingredients, a mandolin/slicer/knife, an oven, and patience.

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Crochet Along: Mystery Afghan: Week 9 Completed

This week was super easy ~ just two rounds ~ one single crochet and the other a "bobble" stitch of Dc5tog.  Okay, the second round was a little bit challenging in that we had to work on the wrong side.  And man oh MAN did it hurt my hand.

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Seeking Wellness: Grieving for My Trees

Day 425: Pilates

Nothing quite like an early morning Pilates class to get the body, mind, and soul energised for the day.  And I certainly needed it as I headed into day two of my seminar ~ I was absolutely shattered after yesterday.

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