PostsCommentsPayoutstheworldaroundme (70)in Foodies Bee Hive • 2 days agoA Dream Come True: Strawberry Chocolate Cake with Butterscotch Filling, Chocolate Ganache, and Fresh Strawberries – A Sweet Treat for a Sweet Tooth!My daughter had been dreaming of eating a strawberry chocolate cake with strawberry and butterscotch filling, chocolate ganache dripping over it, and fresh strawberries on top. She envisioned it all ontheworldaroundme (70)in Cryptocurrency • 3 days agoCongress to introduce Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation in the House today to buy 1 million Bitcoin.Source: Key Points: US Gov. To buy 1 million bitcoin over 5 years. Does not infringe the right for private ownership of bitcoin, and there are no penalties for the individual. US Gov. Purchases and storagetheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 4 days agoRestoring My Favourite Vintage Basket with Care and Creativity.I had been planning to restore this old basket I bought five years ago from a charity shop. The seller mentioned it was nearly 100 years old, and I couldn't believe it. Either way, I liked the look oftheworldaroundme (70)in Cryptocurrency • 7 days agoWhat was the point of the crypto summit?source: crypto summit This was relayed months ago, and nothing has changed. Nothing has been said—no changes or news—just self-congratulatory remarks. Is this supposed to be an update that could make atheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 7 days agoA Day in Nature with Delicious Mushroom-Lentil PattiesNature and good food make the perfect day!theworldaroundme (70)in Deep Dives • 9 days agoSome Major Environmental Issues in England – What’s Happening?Here are some major environmental issues happening in England right now, and as a nature lover, I find them deeply concerning. Toxic Waste Fires in East London: A site in Havering, East London, has beentheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 11 days agoMy First Handmade Apron: Upcycled Towel with Crochet MushroomsI was staring at my apron yesterday and thought it was worn out and in need of replacement. I began thinking about finding a good, absorbent, and soft material that I would enjoy. Most of the ones in thetheworldaroundme (70)in Caturday • 12 days agoDIY Odour-Free, Easy-Clean Litter Tray – Better Than Store-Bought! (Improved Version)I've been working on some DIY tonight to create a bigger litter tray for my kitties. (coco-top and Blu-down) Although I let them outside for a little roam, it's only around noon—when the birds have alreadytheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 14 days agoA Short but Eventful Fungi Friday Hunt: Unexpected Finds and New AdventuresI only had a little time for fungi hunting this evening before darkness set in. I hurried to a nearby woodland, hoping to see something new. Although it's private land, the public is welcome to walk around.theworldaroundme (70)in HiveGarden • 15 days agoOverwintering Success: Nurturing My Tomato Seedlings & Grapevine IndoorsA couple of outdoor plants that I kept indoors during the winter—because they would surely die otherwise—are my tomato seedlings and my grapevine. The tomatoes 🍅 I planted these tomatoes in autumn, hopingtheworldaroundme (70)in Wild Foraging • 16 days agoEarly Spring Foraging: Tender Baby Greens Bursting with Flavour & NutritionAlthough it is a bit cold, it has been dry and sunny today, which inspired me to check if anything is sprouting as spring approaches. My favourite baby greens are the ones that sprout just as spring istheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 18 days agoA Sleepy Kitty and a Surprise Crochet VestI didn’t plan on crocheting today after a rough night of interrupted sleep. The howling of wild animals kept me up, and to make matters worse, my kitty Blu sneaked out and didn’t return until morning.theworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • 20 days agoThe Science and Art of Fermenting Vegetables: Its Amazing Health Benefits (with a Simple Guide to Delicious, Gut-Healthy Creations)After visiting the farm market yesterday, I decided to ferment what I bought instead of storing it in the fridge. Fermenting is one of the oldest methods of preserving vegetables. Not only does it keeptheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 21 days agoGolden Crispy Pork with Creamy Wild Mushroom Gravy – A Forager’s Feast After a Stormy Fungi HuntI never want to miss a fungi hunt, as it gives me good exercise and excitement. However, today was more than just exciting—it was nerve-wracking. As I walked to the woodland, I was welcomed by the loudtheworldaroundme (70)in NeedleWorkMonday • 23 days agoHandmade Crochet Teddy Bear –Vintage-Inspired Plush with Moveable Button Joints 🤎🧸A few years ago, I picked up a teddy bear in a shop and loved how it was made—sturdy, vintage, with button-jointed limbs. But when I saw the £250 price tag, I put it back. I never owned a teddy I madetheworldaroundme (70)in Deep Dives • 26 days agoUK Farmers Worried as Foot-and-Mouth Threat Rumoured to ReturnLiving in the countryside, surrounded by farmland and farmers, I deeply empathize with what could happen if foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) ever reaches the UK. credit: Cotteswold-dairy If it spreads, ittheworldaroundme (70)in FungiFriday • 28 days agoBritish Pub-Style Creamy Mushroom Chicken – A Simple and Delicious Meal in 20 MinutesA little hopeful walk around the village and woodland, and no obvious new mushrooms are showing up yet. However, as temperatures start to rise and moisture levels increase, I’m hopeful to see some soon.theworldaroundme (70)in Wild Foraging • 29 days agoDrunken Wild Berry Chocolate Cake: Lovely for Valentine's Day🍇🍫 🍒🍫🔥A dangerously rich chocolate cake with foraged berries, perfect for Valentine’s Day. Simple, wild, and created with love. ❤️🍫🍇 This cake is pure temptation—dark chocolate infused with wild berry liqueurtheworldaroundme (70)in Food Preservation • last monthAmazaki Inspired Wild Fermented Rice Beverage with a Creamy, Tangy Tropical Twist: A Delicious ExperimentInspired by the traditional Japanese drink Amazake, I recreated this recipe using a pineapple and carrot peel yeast water starter. The result was absolutely delicious—with a pleasant tang and subtle sweetness.theworldaroundme (70)in Foodies Bee Hive • last monthCrispy Potato Skin Chips: Nutritious and Flavourful Zero-Waste SnackI love finding ways to use every bit of what I cook, and these crispy potato skin chips are my favourite zero-waste nutritious snack. Potato skins are high in fibre that aids digestion and contain important