Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
When I had better health than I do now, I loved to be active. I have never been particularly good at sports, but I was always doing something – softball, hockey, gymnastics, rowing, cricket, swimming, gym classes, dancing, hiking, cycling – I enjoyed the outdoors, and fun, high-energy activity. My Mum has learned and then […] Read more…
This month, we are going to try something new for our book club! Instead of setting a book, I want to set a challenge. This means we will all inevitably read different books, which makes it exciting and different! This then will bring us together to discuss the book we read, which we chose to fit […] Read more…
Pets can play such an important part in the life of those with chronic illnesses or disabilities. No matter what the breed, if chosen suitably for the situation, they can provide so much good; love, happiness, comfort, company, healing and motivation. I highly recommend pets as a part of the healing (and general living!) process. […] Read more…
I have been aware lately of the variable priorities people set in their lives and what they are subsequently likely to be upset, frustrated or disappointed by. As someone who has limitations in my life, I find it angers me when other people do not appreciate what they have, and in turn, I work towards being thankful for […] Read more…
Let’s discuss our book club book, Station Eleven, throughout August! As this book was our May/June book, and I finished it in July, it may be an indication of the effect this book had on me. I struggled to get completely hooked by it, which was disappointing because I did have high hopes for it. I […] Read more…
I love cookies (who doesn’t?!), and I have long been on the experiment trail for the perfect gluten, grain, egg and dairy free and low fructose cookie. It sounds impossible, I know, and trust me, I had got to the point where I thought I should stop, because having batch after batch of crumbly, dry, […] Read more…
In the new feature spot on the blog, which is called ‘Lifestyle”, I want to bring to you my experiences with certain products, services and the like that can help make everyone’s life a bit easier, or more exciting, or more luxurious! There will be a general underlying theme of these ideas being particularly helpful […] Read more…
Hello! Welcome to the new website for the Glimpsing Gembles Blog! My name is Gemma, or Gembles, as my little brother calls me, and I am so excited to have you here! This site is here to bring you various posts; from recipes I create, to book and product reviews, to ideas for living a fulfilling […] Read more…
This list consists of posts that I have written which explore certain ingredients. Click on one which is of interest to you to be taken to the relevant post. Banana Buckwheat Chia seeds Cinnamon Coconut Lemons Rice syrup Walnuts Read more…
This list consists of the recipes that I have created and posted on this blog. These recipes are healthy, nutritious and yummy, and are gluten, dairy, and egg free, low FODMAP, and a lot are grain & nightshade free too. Click on one which is of interest to you to be taken to the relevant post. […] Read more…