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Tag Archives: Local food
Enough! how did it go? milk and plastic
And as I examine the close link between food and waste, I realise that this post could just as well be headed ‘food’. Spurred on by observing that I was responsible for a worrying number of empty plastic milk containers … Continue reading
Food, glorious food! – hope for a different future
Last year I twice (virtually) encountered Carolyn Steel, a visionary thinker who envisions us solving many of our (self-created) problems with food. The first time I came across her was actually many years ago, when I read her book ‘Hungry … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, Farming, Food, Inspirations, Local food, Uncategorized
Tagged Bath Soft Cheese, BBC Food Programme, Brexit, Carolyn Steel, Food policy, Local food, Sitopia
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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 22 (Saturday)
And another weekend has rolled around. Our last one in (this) lockdown, though the differences between lockdown and what comes next will be slight. Especially for those of us who are disinclined to do whatever we’re ‘allowed’ to do, and … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 enough, Bath, Food, Local food, Uncategorized, Walking
Tagged Bath City Farm, Brexit, cooking, Cotton dishcloths, Fundraising, knitting, Local food, lockdown, milk, Walking
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In the time of the virus: plums are not the only fruit
The world may be going to hell in a handcart, but the local fruit harvest this year looks phenomenal. On my small patch I have a bumper crop of ripe figs – enough for me to be able to pick … Continue reading
Posted in 2020 enough, Allotment, Bath, Community, Do what you can with what you have, Family, Farming, Food, In the time of the virus, Local food
Tagged Allotment, Community, Figs, Food, food poverty, Food preservation, Fruit growing, greengages, Growing food, Local food, plums, Poverty, seasonal fruit and vegetables, The Nest Ledbury, Traditional food methods, Transition movement
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In the time of the virus: day 81
A good day. I like to make my almost daily walk purposeful if it’s just a local one, and today was no exception. To start off with I took myself off to our local shopping street where we are fortunate … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, Do what you can with what you have, In the time of the virus, Local, Uncategorized
Tagged Bath, BBC, Cities, Crochet, Food, Local food, lockdown
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In the time of the virus: day 54
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
In the time of the virus: day 18
Lke us, you may be becoming more closely acquainted with the hidden depths of your kitchen cupboards. Re-evaluating those odd jars and tins of things that, despite good intentions, you never quite got round to using – until now. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, Community, Craft, Do what you can with what you have, Food, Frugal, Growing, In the time of the virus, Reflections on life (and death), Uncategorized
Tagged Allotment, Community, Coping, Craft, Frugal food, hens, Local, Local food, patchwork, Public services, Reflections
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In the time of the virus: day 16
My days (and weeks) are beginning to develop their own pattern and form, which is what I was hoping for. Mornings always begin with a quiet, relaxing breakfast reading the day’s Guardian – a reliable and always interesting source of news, … Continue reading
Posted in Allotment, Community, Craft, Do what you can with what you have, Family, Food, Frugal, Growing, In the time of the virus, Reflections on life (and death), Uncategorized
Tagged Allotment, Community, compost, Coping, Growing food, hens, knitting, Local food, Reflections, Social distancing, Yoga
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In the time of the virus: day 11
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
Posted in Community, Craft, Do what you can with what you have, Growing, In the time of the virus, Local food, Reflections on life (and death), Uncategorized
Tagged Allotment, Community, Coping, Crochet, Growing food, Local food, Public services, Reflections, Social distancing, Walking
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January round up
That was an odd month. Beset by a (minor but persistent) bug that got Malcolm several times and me just once (thankfully), we did far less than planned and intended. A visit to London to see good friends was postponed … Continue reading
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