If you’re looking for a peaceful vlog to slow down, unwind, and find inspiration for a cosy recipe, you’re in the right place. Sit back, put the kettle on – or make yourself a coffee ☕ – and join me in today’s slow living family vlog from the British countryside.
We begin by baking English rolls – my lighter, dairy-free twist on the traditional Chelsea buns. While kneading the dough, I share precious moments with my eldest son before seeing him off at the airport. Once home, we enjoy the freshly baked rolls with a comforting cup of tea.
The next morning starts with breakfast with my son before he leaves for university, followed by a gentle countryside walk with Alma. After work, my husband and I prepare a simple autumn dinner and enjoy it together – a perfect end to a day of slow, mindful living.
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📝 Ingredients – Healthier Dairy-Free Chelsea Buns
375 g strong white bread flour
125 g strong brown flour
7 g dried yeast (fresh yeast gives even better flavour)
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground mace
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground ginger
250 ml lukewarm oat milk
70 g erythritol or xylitol (or sugar if preferred)
1 egg (optional)
60 g soft plant butter or coconut oil
For the filling:
Melted plant butter for brushing
Grated apples
Brown sugar or chosen sweetener
Ground cinnamon
Raisins (or chocolate chips for a fruit-free version)
Chopped pecans (rich in magnesium & vitamin E)
For the glaze:
Juice of ½ lemon
Hot water
A few tablespoons erythritol
Optional: a little grated apple for extra flavour
📝 Ingredients – Fresh Fig Salad
Mixed lettuce leaves or rocket (arugula)
Fresh creamy goat’s cheese (or blue cheese, burrata or brie if you prefer)
1 fresh fig per person
1 Pink Lady apple per person (or your favourite variety)
A handful of pecans (rich in magnesium & vitamin E)
For the dressing:
Balsamic vinegar (for him)
Organic apple cider vinegar (for me)
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp honey
½ tsp wholegrain mustard
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste ( optional )
Chelsea Buns , English cinnamon rolls :
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Hello again, how has your week been going? This morning is a little chilly, but it looks like no rain today After an unusual morning, I’m preparing Chelsea buns — a healthier, dairy-free twist 375g of strong white bread flour (high-protein for perfect buns) 125g of strong Wholemeal flour (adds depth and fibre to the buns) 7g dried yeast (use fresh yeast for a richer, more authentic flavour) ½ teaspoon of salt (to balance the flavours) 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon (warm spice for classic Chelsea buns) ½ teaspoon of ground mace (adds a subtle, nutmeg-like warmth) ½ teaspoon of ground cloves (for a warm, aromatic flavour) ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg (adds a warm, fragrant touch) ½ teaspoon of ground ginger (for a gentle, warming spice) 250ml of lukewarm oat milk (perfect for gentle, dairy-free buns) 70g of erythritol or xylitol (or sugar, for a sweeter option Warm oat milk with sweetener goes into the dry mix 60g Soft plant butter or coconut oil brings it all together. Marcos departed yesterday, yet we shared some truly wonderful moments before he left We went shopping for a wardrobe refresh — feeling so happy in this moment I wish time had slowed down — embracing a slower, more mindful moment. What truly matters is to live those moments fully and nurture your own happiness And the moment came with my son feeling nervous, it became an emotional and heartfelt experience for all of us My son travelled to Porto, Portugal, where our family awaited him for a memorable journey on to Galicia, Spain Sorry — I wasn’t able to keep recording With wholemeal flour the dough absorbs more liquid, so gently add a little extra milk as needed If you prefer the classic Chelsea buns recipe, I have a video with it. If you’ve missed it, I’ll leave the link in the description box The dough rests for an hour in a warm place Now the dough is ready — let’s see if something beautiful comes from this The satisfaction of creating with your own hands and sharing the beautiful results with others It brings a feeling of purpose and overall well-being Brushing the inside with melted butter before sprinkling sugar, grated apple and raisins. For Alex, a chocolate version — he doesn’t like fruit. Grate one or two apples and mix in some raisins. Oops, a little apple landed on his chocolate portion — let’s keep it our secret 😅 Lightly sprinkle brown sugar (or your favourite sweetener) and a touch of cinnamon for extra flavour. Baking promotes mindfulness — breathing deeply and finding calm in the kitchen. Baking Chelsea buns or any artisan bread is creative self-care. Let it rest for 30 minutes,This resting time helps the dough rise beautifully, creating a light and airy texture For the glaze, choose egg, egg with milk, plain milk, or a plant-based alternative for a vegan-friendly finish Using egg and milk creates a glossy, brioche-like finish Bake at 180°C (gas mark 4) for around 30 minutes, until beautifully golden Time to make the glaze — apricot jam works perfectly for a shiny, sweet finish The classic choice is icing sugar blended with hot water for a simple, sweet glaze Today, I feel inspired to experiment and try something new in the kitchen Mix half a squeezed lemon with hot water and a few tablespoons of erythritol for a gentle, sweet touch I’ll add freshly grated apple to our glaze for a natural, fruity touch Chelsea buns — a classic British treat, perfect for a cosy tea moment. I promised Alex his own version — now let’s see if it brings him a little joy The kitchen smells like autumn, making this moment even cosier. I’ll make Chelsea buns for Marcos at Christmas, though he prefers the classic recipe Sprinkle a touch of icing sugar, or use your preferred sweetener, for a gentle, sweet finish Seeing Alex enjoy them makes it all worthwhile Even my husband craves coffee with this aroma. Even little Alma can’t resist — the wonderful aroma fills the kitchen Alex leaves for university in a few days, so we’re cherishing these moments. Breakfast to start the day with energy: cottage cheese, nuts, berries and chia seeds. Sometimes we overlook these simple moments, yet they’re the most important. Alma is very cuddly today — do your pets do the same? A tiny chocolate house, perfect for sweet little daydreams It doesn’t matter how big a house is — what counts is that it feels like home Just like the chocolate house from the tale — tiny, warm, and cosy I should head to work, though I wish I could linger here a bit more After a day at work, a light and delicious autumn dinner simple and delicious My husband’s finger is sore tonight, so I’m making dinner. While he prefers individual plates, I wanted to use the serving dish my family gave me. Let’s make a fig salad — crisp lettuce or peppery rocket with creamy goat cheese. You can also use blue cheese, burrata or brie — I love them all Figs first arrived in Britain with the Romans over 2,000 years ago — bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to these shores One apple each — I’ve chosen sweet Pink Lady Today, British growers cultivate figs in greenhouses, making this once-exotic fruit part of everyday life Packed with nutrients yet naturally sweet, figs are a treat to savour mindfully. Such a pity the fig season is so brief Another treat I discovered while living in England. I promised I wouldn’t share it — he didn’t realise I was filming, but… Alma is missing Marcos Pecans add flavour and are rich in magnesium and vitamin E. Dressing: balsamic vinegar for him; for me, organic apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, a teaspoon of honey, and ½ teaspoon of wholegrain mustard These past days have been intense with my children, so I couldn’t film outdoors as usual. Now it’s just the two of us back to our routine — Alex will still visit at weekends. I hope Fridays will be the perfect day for you to join us Thank you so much for all the love and support in your messages — it truly means a lot. And of course, I’ll keep sharing recipes, peaceful walks, home décor inspiration and little reflections on life Cherish every moment, however simple, and live it with purpose.
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Hola María, me imagino que tiene que haber sido un poco triste despedirte de tu hijo, pero bueno, será puntual y el reencuentro será maravilloso. Gracias por las recetas, qué pinta tiene la ensalada! Muy simpático el baile de tu marido, jejeje. Un abrazo para todos ❤❤❤
Ciao Maria , grazie per questo nuovo video , la mia settimana lavorativa e' finita ed e' stata un po' pesante ma puo' capitare . Spero che la tua sia andata bene , ma guardando il video vedo che hai passato dei bellissimi giorni con la tua famiglia . Le partenze sono sempre un po' emozionanti , sicuramente tuo figlio fara' un bel viaggio , ma capisco che ti manchera' . Guardarvi e' cosi' rassicurante , anche le tue ricette sanno di casa e mi sembra di sentire il profumo dei panini . Bellissime le casette nel bosco !! Vi auguro un buon fine settimana , un abbraccio a tutti voi 😊
Добрый день, очень приятное семейное видео, греет душу теплая семейная спокойная атмосфера, салат выше всяких похвал , Мария , спасибо и далее балуйте нас приятной атмосферой, я отдыхаю с вами после рабочей недели !!!!!❤❤❤❤
Maria, que grande se nos hacen los hijos y que vacio dejan cuando levantan el vuelo, pero si los ves contentos no hay mejor regalo.
Encantada de que ahora sea el viernes el dia de vuestro video, asi el fin de semana lo arranco con la paz que me transmiten.
Un abrazo desde Barcelona y muchos animos familia..🤗🤗🤗
Beautiful video. I loved your husbands little dance. It shows his fun character. Alma was so cute sleeping with her head on the slippers. Months, years, and seasons are like life. They slip away and change. So this is the season your children grow and change, but hard on a mama's heart. Those buns looked delicious. I wish I were a baker, but I'm not. Do you oil your porcelain pan before putting in to bake buns? My new want is to purchase a porcelain pans. Thanks so much for sharing. Friday as sharing day is good. Blessings to you and your family as you adjust to the different changes. Hugs to you. Hugs and kisses to Alma. Enjoy your weekend.❤🥰
Lovely video, Fridays are fine. I always enjoy your content!
It's like watching a movie. Beautiful photography, excellent angles and beautiful quality. It's great that all of this is free 😅
Gracias María x este nuevo video. Q ricos bollos y q rica esa ensalada. Siempre todo elaborado con esa delicadeza q t caracteriza.
Tu hijo estará muy bn en España, piensa eso
Estará con tu famila y x un feliz motivo .
Gracias María x tantas cosas bonitas. Un abrazo ❤
Hello sweet Maria~~ I understand the heartache it is seeing your sons leave… I remember when we moved our only child, our daughter three hours away I was fine moving her items into her apartment, then we went to eat dinner and the time came for us to leave for our travel home, I started crying like a baby 🤭 her being there in a big city knowing no one! She has now been there for sixteen years and now married going on five years… so happy!! Your hubby made me giggle with his little dance, my hubby isn't a dancer at all! The buns and salad both looked delish, thank you for always sharing your recipes, your walks in the quaint little areas seeing the homes and I agree with you the size of a house doesn't make it a home. When I was younger I wished we lived in a bigger house, but now I am thankful for our home… for I can only be in one room at a time!! I truly believe as we age and become wiser it is learning to be content with the blessings we are given. I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you next Friday ~~ Blessings & hugs Paula ~~ p.s. give Alma a cuddle for me
Me encantan tus videos! Deliciosa comida hecha con amor, lugares increíbles y una familia hermosa! Obvio incluída la maravillosa Alma! Estás completa mi querida María! Un abrazo grande desde México
Your husband's dance is cute 😊. A sweet vlog. Love always from The Pixie Tales 🌷
🤣Alma had that house shoe again laying her head on it. That is just so funny to me! I thought that was so cute watching your husband dancing! That means he's happy! ❤
Danke für deine tollen Rezepte ❤❤.Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende 🍂🍁🍄💛💛💛
Buenos dias María..para mí todos los momentos del vídeo me encantan..ver cómo cocinas me transmite mucha paz❤😊
Un abrazo grande querida Maria,todo es para bien y así es como tiene que ser ❤
Vecina…Arranco mi escrito felicitando a Don Goloso porque veo que tiene aptitud para un buen bailoteo y a la vez tiene la actitud en hacerlo…bravo, bravo !!!👏👏.
Sé del sentimiento que se forma a la hora de una despedida por tiempo largo, pero cuando se trata por decisión propia de los hijos, no queda otra que silenciar el que nos duela y demostrarles todo el apoyo emocional, por muy hombres que ya se vean, siempre serán nuestros niños y quisiéramos que nunca se rompiese el cordón umbilical.
Ayyyyyy con el suspiro de Alma sosteniendo la zapatilla…un amor verla !!!
Ehhhhh pillina, salpicaste a propósito algo de manzana en la parte que solo llevaba chocolate para Alex !!!!, y de seguro que aún NO gustándole la fruta, lo comió sin darse cuenta😊😊 y aún así diría que estaban sus bollos deliciosos😂😂
En vuestro paseo de hoy, cierto es que cualquiera de esas casitas podían ser la casita de chocolate del cuento de Hansel y Gretel, y si hasta por donde corrías con Alma parecía el bosque en donde ambos hermanos se perdieron.
Y sí, NO importa el tamaño de una casa mientras en ella se sienta y se viva en armonía.
Jolinessssssssssssss con la ensaladita que os preparastéis !!!!, y Alex siempre marcando la diferencia en sus gustos de comida😄😄.
Por cierto estabáis comiendo pimientos del padrón ????, esos de que unos pican y otros también jejejejeje. Son mi delicia !!!!!
Como siempre vecina, buenas tomas y excelente receta con trampa jejejeje.
Un fuerte abrazo desde EE.UU
DEAR DAUGHTER MARIA YOU VIDEOS ARE AWESOME YOUR RECEIPES ARE SO TRADITIONAL AND SO YUMMY TASTY AND WE REMEMBER THE OLDEN GOLDEN DAYS OF OUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS.MARIA MY CHILD YOUR VIDEOS ARE MAGNIFICENT.MAY GOD BLESS YOU.WHAT A BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED HOME AND WHAT A SCENIC BEAUTIFULL ENGLISH VILLAGE.ITS HEAVEN ON EARTH MY CHILD.I AM CYRUS UNCLE FROM INDIA RAJKOT CITY IN GUJARAT STATE.I AM A PARSI BY CASTE AND 65 YRS.OLD.GOD BLESS YOU YOUR HUSBAND AND SONS.
Pershendetje Maria.Permua eshte shume kenaqesi qe fundjava ime fillon me videon tuaj.Faleminderit per pozitivitetin qe percjell.Familje e mrekullueshme❤Nje perqafim per te gjithe ju nga Albania(nje perqafim shume i madh per bukuroshen Alma)Shihemi fundjaven tjeter❤,me gatime dhe shetitje te bukura nga ju Maria😍
Ti sto seguendo da poco
e con grande affetto, e ogni volta che guardo i tuoi video
mentre cucini con amore, accogli nella tua casa con grazia e ci fai entrare nella tua vita quotidiana mi sembra di rivedere la mia mamma.
C’è in te qualcosa di magico, una luce negli occhi, nei gesti, nel modo in cui ti prendi cura della tua famiglia… sei davvero una fata, proprio come lo era lei.
Non è solo ciò che fai, ma come lo fai: con cuore, dolcezza, semplicità.
E in quel profumo di casa che arriva anche attraverso uno schermo, riesci a farmi sentire meno lontano da certi ricordi.
Grazie per quello che condividi, per l’amore che trasmetti e per la bellezza che porti nel mondo.
Un caro saluto, con tanta stima e affetto sincero.❤
Ola Maria from Tampa Florida. My Latino wife and I just found your channel and subscribed. My wife knew were Spanish when you were making tortillas or biscuits. lol. My younger brother just retired to Alicante in Spain. Always texting and sending me pics but I’m finding truly love the English countryside you show. Do you list the ingredients when you make your deserts? We were trying figure out what you were using. We still have one son still living at home with us just graduated from the University of South Florida. So life is never dull here. Take care and god bleed you and your family.
Randal and dalila.
Me gustan tus videos porque me dan paz. Que sitio tan bonito donde vives. Me alegró que tu hijo esté cerca de tu familia en Galicia. Me encanta tu tierra, y si, cuando los hijos se van se echan mucho de menos, pero a todo se acostumbra el ser humano. Gracias por compartir toda tú sabiduría culinaria. ❤
Obrigado Maria lindíssimo o vídeo como sempre tenha um semana abençoado ❤
Muchas gracias por mostrarnos esas comidas sanas y ricas. Tú hijo estará bien en tu tierra.
Me encantan tus vídeos 😃❤.
Un abrazo.
Las despedidas son tristes
pero volver a España
siempre es bonito ❤❤
Saludos familia
Cara Maria, la settimana è andata bene, in montagna ha piovuto un po, ma siamo riusciti a fare passeggiate, cercare funghi e sopratutto relax!
Complimenti hai tuoi figli, e a tuo marito ballerino. La famiglia è la priorità, specialmente quando i figli crescono ❤
E come sempre brava cuoca.
Ciao alla prossima!
A proposito di animali, quando guardo i tuoi video, i miei gatti mi fanno compagnia 😸
Un abbraccio!
Hola María !!! Muy lindo el video . Lo que más me gusto ver a tu esposo bailando lo encontré de lo más simpático. Mucho éxito para tu hijo ( guapo ) … Cariños y bendiciones para todos ustedes ❤❤
Excellent lifestyle vlog ❤❤❤