Mad Cow

D’y’all remember this plandemic? I do. VIVIDLY. Unfortunately Acres of burning cows and every wellie and car tyre disinfected. Just in case it/the Disease magically flew from the cows to us hoomans (!) Sick AF! And I still can’t work out WHY IT did it :o( All I know (as a cook) is that – […]

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Prepping Sunday Lunch

For the first time in a few years, we’ve got a leg of lamb on the bone for lunch tomorrow. My glass pepper grinder was smashed this week so I’m doing it the old fashioned way – in my large, heavy mestle and portar….sorry…pestle and mortar. Who needs to pay thousands for a personal trainer […]

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JR on Artichokes

Around 6:27 of Jim’s video just posted he has a VERY short song about Artichokes. Nope – I’ve never eaten or tried to cook one. And as much as I love Sarah….This recipe is just too faffy for me. There is NO WAY on this God’s Green Earth that I could throw all that fluffing […]

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Ophelia’s Garden

I’m planting in memory of Ophelia. A part of my garden will be dominated by Rosemary. Pansies are so very gorgeous. Sigh. Fennel I can take or leave as food – but the foliage is amazing. Columbine is my favourite name but I grew up calling them Granny’s Bonnet. Now they are Aquilegia. Whatever. Gorgeous. […]

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A Major Decision Made!

I’m getting chickens! I haven’t done so before because we have foxes here and I can’t cope with the survival in nature thingy. But I’m going to have to learn. I have the space – the orchard with a dilapidated shed/des res – I have the time. I have the ability to learn. I’m surrounded […]

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When the Student is Ready

Yep. I’ve found a teacher. This summer I will be taking time out. I have 2 acres of Mother Earth to regenerate and food to grow for my family. Strawberries and new potatoes seem to be the most popular, right now. Go figure! Being a “fair-weather” gardener and this being the UK…I’ll pop back inside […]

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Shrooms : 30th Nov 2019

30th November was my Nan’s – Anne – birthday. I’m (2nd) named after her. As was my Mum and my brother’s daughter. GB : 30th Nov 2019…Mushrooms

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OMG. A yt Pie in the Sky Episode.

Pie in the Sky-the Best of Both Worlds-First Episode I LOVE this series. EVERY Single episode is a GEM. Especially when he plays Elgar to his chickens :o)

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