Something ideal for Harvest – September Recipe of the Month. Find more Seasonal Inspiration on the September page of the Almanac.
Author: Alan
June recipe of the month – Chorizo and broad bean risotto
Filling, fully flavoured, yet light enough for a summer’s evening. Chorizo and broad bean risotto is a bold yet light choice. The deep flavour of the chorizo complements the creaminess of the rice and the broad beans provide a freshness.…
Harvest 2022 – one to remember
Harvest 2022 and a stressful year Harvest 2022 is an unprecedentedly early harvest, and would ordinarily be the only feature of a year like this. However, this has been an extraordinary year in so many other ways. The price of…
Love Rissoles – a tempting tasty treat for any meal
Rissoles are a tempting tasty treat. A traditional Rissole recipe using minced pork and common cupboard components for you to make and enjoy. Great as a light lunch or main meal option. Take me to the recipe! Let’s miss out…
The Wonders of a Wander seize your right to roam
I love walking. I love being out and about, seeing, touching, smelling, listening, getting the air and exploring. However, sometimes life and your brain get in the way. Sometimes we need to just get out there, enjoy that Wonders of…
Sensational Seasonal Cabbage and Sausage with Leeks and Beans
Make sausage and cabbage tantalisingly tasty with this quick and easy hearty meal. A few seasonal veg and storecupboard items makes this one pot, one bowl wonder of a meal for two or main for four. Take me to the…
Want to Blog – but don’t want the admin?
Want to try to write something? Passionate, or got something to say? This might be the place for you. Read on. We are looking for people that would like an opportunity to write for this site. Anything from regular features…
Fly Agaric – The archetypal toadstool
Fly Agaric (Amanita Muscaria) is regarded as the archetypal toadstool: with a red (often white spotted) cap and white gill is often used as a cartoon representation of fungi. It looks as though it should be deadly poisonous and will…
Mindfulness in gardening – connecting with life.
About connecting with the ebb and flow of nature through gardening. This is an article that has previously been published by Psychologies – so I’m going to be lazy and just provide a link. https://www.psychologies.co.uk/mindfulness-gardening
Harvest time – time for focus.
All was going well with the development of this site – and then it happened. I’m sure you’re either worried by it, been bereaved by it lost your job because of it or just fed up with it – so…