seasonal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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




