Gran Shirley’s quick pickle
An easy-to-prepare vegetable accompaniment for summer meals from the summer garden.
An easy-to-prepare vegetable accompaniment for summer meals from the summer garden.
Choosing the things that spark joy.
Years in the making. Literally, because growing the cauliflower took that long. Gran Shirley’s pickle was worth the wait.
When life gives you too many lemons, can the lemonade for a sunnier day. Preserves a citrus glut for months.
Preserving eggs in lime water when the flock slows down. A traditional method that actually works.
Three of our heritage apple trees produced small harvests this year.
Last Christmas I joined a long line of women who have made this cake. My great grandmother’s recipe, finally made.
I’ve had a wonderful summer break, though I’m not sure how relaxing it was. Here’s a catch-up of what I got up to.
Home-grown garlic salt with rosemary. One of the best ways to store and use a garlic harvest.
The garden has started going bonkers. I’ve currently got an avalanche of tomatoes going on – in May.
A reflection on what I’m grateful for at the start of an unprecidented 4+ week nationwide lockdown.
Practically everyone loves strawberries! Learn the important things to know when growing your own.