A beautiful and timely post, as we are very fond of rhubarb during the mild Australian winter. We usually serve it warm or as part of a baked dessert, such as another English-style classic, the 'crumble'.

Throughout the long, humid Aussie summer - when I'm most likely to be tired and a teensy bit heat afflicted and cranky - it's 'Gardenia' by Ambrosia Jones of Perfume by Nature. This crystal clear, floral-green beauty is a gorgeous rendition of a bunch of gardenias. It soothes my spirit, smells wonderful, and is the kind of perfume you can wear all day. Not only that, it's entirely natural.

Thanks for such a quietly important and inspiring post for the new year... and decade!