Aimee x
Earthly Feasts
Wowee Friends.
I’ve just been having a conversation with my partner around gift giving, and for a moment, I had to step back and take a breath.
Somehow we’ve landed here in December. Over here, we’re hunkering down with craft projects, we went to a DVD rental store (yes, legit they still exist, we drove out to SNAPS in the Wirral), and have been spending the nights questioning, is its 5pm? Is it 8pm? Is it bedtime?
There’s this duality that December see-saws with. hear me out. There’s this generous invitation to rest, to recoup, to eat stews and porridge as be the definition of cosy, gathered or solo, it’s cosy. AND, there’s an undercurrent of overwhelm, a weight of expectation - the doing, the performing, in getting it meaningful.
I remember seeing an advert for IKEA, it was a glimpse into the societal anxiety of “the people are coming”, of the, don’t let me see we’re human. They were throwing toys in the dishwasher, there’ something cooking in the oven, it was a full case of the, present like we’re the better versions of ourselves - the IG highlight reel.
AND even though, we live in this duality of cosy and “the people are coming”, myself included, there’s gotta be a cheat code. I’m going out on a lim, that I think it lies in the gift giving.
What I really want is an extra 18 hours in a day. Time to complete my workload, start that dressmaking course, make our meal prep, see friends, take the herbalism course, go to the beach with the dogs and have a sauna with friends. And that’s not possible, what is possible, is help with the questions we call face, “what’s for dinner?” And even though, Bernard’s watch never seat to exist, what I can help with is giving you back a bit of time. & then you can go and do something else that thinking about what to cook.
So below is a handful of offerings, not shiny ads, or more stuff, but a helping hand for the stresses I hear.
Winter Feasting Menus
When you want to host without draining yourself
Some people LOVE to host. The joy of laying the table, the room being warm and set for guests and spending time with loved ones. We know this person, we are this person, and we also can’t be our most giving and welcoming with full attention when there’s also: menu planning, cooking and cleaning on top of the rest of the things that have to be done in the day.
The Invitation? Let me take care of the blood, sweat and herbs.
You open the door to your guests
The table glows from a beautiful display.
The aroma of cooking fills the house.
You sit. You breathe. You receive.
Winter’s tastes come alive: ember-roasted roots with smoky depth, Celtic-knot breads warm from the oven, herb-infused butters, smoky broths, rich desserts scented with spiced ginger and sea buckthorn caramel.
Nothing rushed. Nothing over-polished. A feast offered with care for body, heart, and soul.
For: Private dinners (6–20), small celebrations, retreats, or just-soul-nourishing nights in.
If you want the full menu, you can have it (here)
If you want to reserve your date now, whatsapp me now.
Grazing Boards
For when abundance feels better than effort
The Problem: You’d love to offer something beautiful for friends or family — but cooking a full meal feels like climbing a mountain & you don’t have time to go out to different stores, get the elements and make it beautiful!
The Invitation: A grazing board: effortless, abundant, beautiful.
A table spell.
Go for:
a Celtic-inspired winter board
a vegan/GF version for gentle digestion
or a classic cheese & charcuterie board
A decadent sweet dessert sharing platter
Fruits, nuts, pickles, dips, breads, crackers, or cakes, compotes, sauces - all arranged with care and garnished with seasonal herbs and edible blooms, if the season allows.
You set the scene.
I bring the feast.
No sweat, just presence.
Bonus round: if you want it in your holiday let before you get there, friend - I’ve got your back.
To have a look at the grazing boards on offer please click here
Gift Vouchers
When you’re unsure what shape nourishment needs to take
The Problem: What do you get your relative / friend / boss when you wanna show that you care, but also know that they need more than a physical gift?
The Invitation: A voucher opens that door.
Let them choose: a feast, a board, a hamper, a workshop.
You gift the intention. They receive what they need.
If you would like to purchase a voucher click here
If you want to explore one of these offerings, or just send love:
No pressure. No push. Just soft invitations, open hearths, and one human reaching out to another.
With warmth from my kitchen and earth beneath my feet,