There’s been a definite chill in the air this week and I have to keep reminding myself that, yes, it is still officially August and still officially summer. For one more week at least... I’m sure I can feel the days shortening imperceptibly each evening and my summer duvet is wrapped more tightly around me … Continue reading Grow forage cook: spicy plum chutney
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Spiffing elderflower cordial recipe
Elderflower cordial is one of those drinks that make me feel that I’m a character in an Enid Blyton book. You know how the Famous Five went on endless picnics and every time someone drank a bottle of ginger ale, they’d proclaim to the other four, “I do declare this to be the best ginger … Continue reading Spiffing elderflower cordial recipe
Bounty from the weekend
Not much chat this morning (I've got a Monday morning head on, I'm afraid) but just a few pics of things I harvested / grew / stole over the weekend, along with plans for their transformation... First up, this verdant little bunch of wild garlic leaves. I've felt a little jealous of the country lifestyle … Continue reading Bounty from the weekend
