11 Years In England | Slow Living, Cherry Cake & Finding Home

Today marks eleven years since I moved to England In this week's slow living vlog, I reflect on eleven years since moving to England and the journey of creating a life that truly feels like home. What began as a new chapter filled with excitement and uncertainty has slowly become a life rooted in simple pleasures, quiet routines, and a deeper appreciation for everyday moments. On this gentle summer day, I reflect on a journey of finding beauty in the small details — the moss on an old roof, the sound of rain, birdsong in the countryside, and the changing seasons. I enjoy the first strawberries from my garden, bake a traditional Kentish Cherry Cake inspired by a fascinating piece of English history, finish a small home decorating project, and take a peaceful walk through the Hampshire village of Avington. Along the way, I share reflections on finding myself again, embracing a slower pace of life, and discovering that happiness is often something we grow rather than something we find. In this video: 🍓 First strawberries from the garden 🍒 Traditional Kentish Cherry Cake recipe 🏡 Simple home decorating project 🌿 Slow living reflections 🚶 Peaceful walk in Avington, Hampshire 🌸 English summer flowers ☕ Cosy moments at home 🇬🇧 Eleven years living in England Kentish Cherry Cake 125g unsalted butter, softened 125g sugar 2 eggs 125g plain flour 60g ground almonds ¼ tsp baking powder 1 tbsp milk 250g cherries, pitted and halved A few extra cherries for decoration Method: Bake at 180°C (Gas Mark 4) for around 30 minutes, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Asparagus Toast Ingredients 2 slices of sourdough bread A handful of asparagus 1 garlic clove Juice of ½ lemon Extra virgin olive oil Brie cheese Fresh basil leaves Salt and black pepper 🍋 Lemon Drizzle Cake You'll find the full recipe here: 🔗   • A Peaceful Spring Day in an English Villag...   🥣 Homemade Granola 🔗   • When Life Slows You Down | English Country...   Thank you for joining me for another peaceful week. With love, Maria Subtitles are available in over 20 languages — just turn them on in the settings Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com) If you enjoy these videos and would like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee here ☕ buymeacoffee.com/hercosybritishjourney #slowliving #englishcountryside #simpleliving #cherrycake #britishcountryside #hampshire #countrysidewalk #cosyliving #asmrvideo #cottagecore #seasonalliving #teatime #bakingfromscratch