Onggi is earthenware extensively used as tableware and storage containers in Korea. The term includes both unglazed earthenware, fired near 600 to 700°C, and pottery with a dark brown glaze fired at More...
2024. Making Firelighters
Rainy day today. So gathered all the candle stumps, melted them down on the woodstove and made firelighters with Kjell Thomas from Norway, using newspaper, straw, hazelnut shells and candlewax. More...
Christmas 2024 at the Moulin
A family affair, autumn 2024
My friend Marie Claude invited me to watch how they make and preserve home made terrine with truffles. Everyone played their part and it was such a lot of fun to do it together. French country ways at More...
2024. A truly one of a kind experience
It's hard to reflect separately on all the elements that made up my week with Sylph at the mill, as they blended perfectly to create a truly one of a kind experience. The beautiful setting, the More...
2024. During my recent trip to Europe I ticked off a big bucket list item
During my recent trip to Europe I ticked off a big bucket list item. I spent a week doing a ceramic residency in France with well known potter, Sylph Baier in her 17th century old French mill and More...
2024. I had the most marvelous time with Sylph for a week.
I had the most marvelous time with Sylph for a week. During my week's study I made 3 teapots and two mugs. I had never really made teapots and hated making handles. Sylph taught me so much. Things More...
Visit to new restaurant in Perigueux – Chez Fred, August 2024
"Chez Fred" next to the cathedral. Fab day menu and best chocolate mouse on the block. More...