Category Archives: Local food

In the time of the virus: day 92

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

Another relaxing relaxed day.  Starting off on the allotment (while Malcolm met a friend at an RSPB site).  I walked down to the river to meet up with a friend for coffee out – something previously so ordinary now such … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 88

Posted on June 19, 2020 by

Today we should have been setting off for a visit to the Black Forest.  Our plan was to drive there this time and take our bikes. Once we arrive, the car stays put and we mostly walk, and rely on … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 85

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

A busy day, and warm and humid. Today marked the real start of the harvest season for me.  I picked 3lb of redcurrants and have cooked them ready for straining to make redcurrant jelly tomorrow  I also picked my very … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 54

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

A very quick post today, because I didn’t have time to write during the day and I’m very tired – 4;45 wake up is just too early. But it’s been such a good day.  Glorious weather, and the freedom to … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 37

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

Another good day today, albeit an undemanding one (or maybe that’s the point). Garden/allotment – I for one am pleased that we’ve had a good amount of rain.  The soil was crying out for it, and it’s nice to have … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 11

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

This morning, for no particular reason, I woke up out of sorts and crabby.  I slept well, the sun was shining, and no-one I know is ill at the moment – all good reasons for feeling cheery and upbeat.  Sometimes … Continue reading →

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How did it go? – reduce single use stuff

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

First things first Over the past few years I have made a number of changes in how I do things that have reduced my use of single-use stuff (whether it’s plastic, paper or whatever).  What I’ve found with each of … Continue reading →

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Six good things (not) on Saturday (October 2019)

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

Well it would have been 5 on Friday, then moved to 6 on Saturday; 6 on Sunday.  And still I hadn’t finished writing.  I have now.  It may not alliterate but at least it’s finished.   Because heaven knows in … Continue reading →

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What I did and didn’t do this summer (garden, allotment, kitchen update)

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

As ever, lots of good intentions, and the expectation of a quieter, simpler summer this year.  Wherever did that idea come from?  Life has been as busy as ever, and punctuated by three unseasonal cold/flu viruses.  All reasons (not excuses, … Continue reading →

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Zero waste: so you think you don’t like turnips?

Posted on July 23, 2019 by

My friend gets a weekly veg box delivered, which includes whatever the farm has ready at the time.  She and her husband really don’t like turnips, which is how two lots of turnips found their way to me.  I tolerate … Continue reading →

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