seasonal

  • Why slow cooked stews are the shizz!

    Or curries, or pot roasts, or… If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you’ll know that I have more than a passing fancy for my slow cooker. It sits there on my work top, bubbling and hissing away,… Continue reading

    Why slow cooked stews are the shizz!
  • Musings on the Changing of the Seasons

    Well, autumn (fall) has come around again and, as much as I love the long balmy evenings of the summer, I am ready to embrace the cooler climes, darker nights and riot of reds, orange and gold that go with… Continue reading

    Musings on the Changing of the Seasons
  • Bounteous blackberries and plump cherry plums: A foraging summer walk

    I confess, I am nursing a horrible head cold right now. Yesterday was the first time I walked any distance in a few days – along the canal towpath near my house. There I saw an abundance, a riot, an… Continue reading

    Bounteous blackberries and plump cherry plums: A foraging summer walk
  • In Praise of Wild Garlic

    Wild garlic, also known as ransoms, offers numerous health benefits, including vitamins and antibacterial properties. It’s easy to forage and incorporate into various recipes like pesto, scones, or infused olive oil. Enjoy the culinary versatility while benefiting from nature, and… Continue reading

    In Praise of Wild Garlic
  • Seasonal perspective: What is the ‘hungry gap’?

    No, it’s not the often-lengthy space between lunch and dinner. In this part of the world, the UK, due to our northerly temperate position, there is a ‘gap’ when fewer foods are available for harvest. If you want to try… Continue reading

    Seasonal perspective: What is the ‘hungry gap’?