In the muted masculine world of the monastery, how evocative and provocative to see the ovum form revered and fetishized with braided bling.
A welcome sight that draws the eye and the imagination; for what is possible at Beltane's passing in to the season of the Heliocentrics...
Hello Spring with all your potent-ial
BELTANE
Beltane is about honoring the light half of the year and rejoicing in warmth, passion, fertility, and all of the earth’s blessings. It is a form of veneration of the warm sun, positivity, radiance, and abundance.
#spring #potent #fertility #ovum #ostrichegg #crete #greekorthodox #potency #potential #theheliocentrics #sun #warmth #sacredfeminine #travelphotography #traveljournalism #photojournalism #livelikeamammal
Being invited to join our Airbnb host at work turned out to be quite spectacular especially for someone enamoured with ancient architecture.
A private tour of the Venetian waterworks of Chania . Fed by an under mountain water table with such purity that its ready to drink with barely any treatment, this water looked more like a rarefied Venetian bathing pool than a municipal water supply. I just wanted to jump in...
A real lesson in what lies beneath the surface and behind closed doors; and and in accepting invites that may not incite curiosity on first pass; and an echoing lesson from the Venetians on the sense of 'rightness' that comes from successfully combining form AND function. Beauty is energy.
#crete #chania #greece #venetian #travel #travelphotography #hiddengems #traveljournalism #architecture #vaultedceiling #history #culturetrip #anciéntarchitecture #venetianarchitecture #culturehuntress #travelhuntress #architecturehuntress #formandfunction
The Cretans like to eat artichokes raw, fresh off the shrub, cut on the stone walls of their craggy farms in a restful moment of reward and contemplation. Vibrant and bitter tempered by the juice of warm lemons picked from a neighbouring tree and a dose of salt in the sunshine.
I tried it, I liked it, I didn't love it, but I do love artichokes and these were cut fresh, boiled, halved and slowly meditatively eaten with a dipping sauce made of lemon juice, egg yolks, olive oil, black pepper and salt.
Everything in this land of milk and honey feels like eating the energy of the sun.
#foodhuntress #travelhuntress #culturehuntress #crete #travel #mediterranean #mediterraneanfood #akrotiri #chania #artichokes
Did architecture peak with lime and stone work?
This Cretan Monastery was a work of art that had me in awe.
The warmth, texture and tone that emanates from these buildings, amplified by the Mediterranean sun.
DM to join our Free Lime work skills class on the 11th May in Cornwall.
#limework #stonework #architecture #crete #cornwall #archaic #essential #primal #beauty
Simplicity is a sardine, they say. But when your Mother asks for hers gutted and some of them are small with bellies as tender as tomatoes, not so much.
The filleting process becomes more of a gentle negotiation whereby you hope that most of the gunk is out and all of the meat is in.
Its worth it, its always worth it!
#livelikeamammal #seafood #crete #cretanfood #bbq #fish #lovefish #eatmorefish #sustainablefish #filleting #greece #minoan
Origin is a place to find the epitome of an oyster. So it is wonderful to partner with @kilden_mor on my Shellfish offerings at their venue so close to the source.
Not only is their accommodation stunning, but their engagement with local partners and the way they work with them is exemplary. Looking forward to hosting their guests in future oystery delights.
See blog post here:
https://kildenmor.co.uk/cornwalls-oyster-lady-on-shellfish-shucking-and-celebrity-favourites/
Does anyone else actually use paraffin lamps?
I've heard mixed things about their safety... But there's no denying their beauty.
(£5 charity treasure)
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#renovation
#cornishstonecottage
#restoration
#design
#lighting
#cornwall
New to the Team for the Speara Day 2024
@vitaminseadeficiency
Rachel will be assisting with freediving techniques and breathwork workshops over our event this summer 6th - 7th July.
Link in Bio to register 👌 Find out more about this inspiring woman 👇 and come join us 🐟🤿
Rachel is an ocean lover, freediver for over 10 years, freediving instructor and is currently training as a breathwork facilitator. Having spent 5 years working in marine conservation she is interested in developing a deeper relationship with nature and food which is what draws her to spearfishing and marine foraging. She is passionate about introducing women in particular to the underwater world in a safe yet relaxed way, and also loves teaching people about the power of their own breath. Having spent this last winter teaching freediving in Thailand and Bali, Rachel is excited to get back to the UK to reconnect with the slightly wilder coastline and ocean, and will be teaching freediving courses from a quarry just outside of Bristol where she lives.
#womensupportingwomen #girlswhospearfish #girlswhofreedive #womenwhofreedive #freediving #spearfishing #cornwall #livelikeamammal #huntressandhome #events #eventsprof #cornwalllife #cornwallliving #lovecornwall
We're excited to share that our 2024 date and details will be released very soon.
It's international Women's Day tomorrow and we will let you know more then!
The UKs first and only Spearfishing Taster Event for women, now in its second year.
Follow to keep up to date 🤘
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What essentials are in your handbag?
What a beautiful day spent exploring the sacred valleys of Cornwall with @wild_sedona
& @loulabel_
Watch this space for a special labyrinthine expedition experience to a fizzing river mouth pool where you can indulge your inner selkie nymph and sea-dogged nature; feasting on lobster and oysters whilst bathing in fireside pools.
Raw nature at her best, the elements, the essentials, the source.
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Sign up to the mailing list - link in bio to sign up for access to this intimate group.
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Who else loves a bit of hardware?
Apparently you only need a normal driver's licence 🤷 I think my C1 lorry licence helped a little too.
By the way... I hadn't even heard of @tractor
Loving the process - trimming this loin in to the classic cannon of venison cut ready for some exciting recipes.
Anyone got any favourites?
#livelikeamammal #kingstonhorncottage #lovegame #eatmoregame #lovevenison #game #gamemeat #wildfood #huntergather #cornwall #lovecornwall #lynhervalley #campestral
True value realised:
From the stalk, to the moment of pulling the trigger, to the huge effort to get the deer back to the truck, to the gralloching, the skinning, the hanging and the butchering.
And still, yet to cook and dine.
I am already imagining the dishes, and the gifts, shared with family and friends. A bounty for the winter months. Thank you 🦌
If you feel the singing in your veins, the raised heartbeat, the brush of nature past your keen ear.. ...get in touch and learn how to do this well.
Clean shots, respect, no waste, shared feasts.
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#livelikeamammal #deerstalking #hunting #subsistemce #game #wildmeat #skills #learning #butchery #knifeskills #venison #eatmoregame #cornwall #kingstonhorncottage #themoors #moorlander #camoestral
Feels good to get up early with the morning light and do necessary labour... Something very satisfying about stacking a good store of logs in time for the ❄️🧊 times. And who needs a gym? Right? 😅
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🦌How to get in to Deerstalking 🦌
Start your journey into being self sufficient for one of the top quality meats available in the UK -
Wild Venison.
This Deer Stalking Taster Day gets you hands on with live ammunition target practice and covers all you need to know to get started with one to one stalks in the future...and make the most of the opportunity when you do get a deer in your sights.
Target practice, species ID, behaviour basics, skinning and butchery demo with hands on elements all followed by a delicious feast of venison at our rural enclave up in the edge of the moors.
DM or follow the link.
With the next course in January, this is perfect for a Christmas gift for someone you know would love to join us. Beautiful handmade Vouchers available on request with a personal message.
Drop us a no obligation message if you'd like to learn more.
#livelikeamammal #huntressandhome
#deerstalking #venison #deer #cornwalllife #gameseason #hunting #nature #eventsincornwall
#lovecornwall #cornwallevents #foodexperiences #sustainablefood #sustainablemeat #eatgame #foodblogger #gamemeat #gamerecipes #deerhunter #shooting