Posted in Harvest
Harvest has almost finished at Slamseys. This year has been fast and furious with long, hot days and dry grain…
Posted in Preserving, Seasonal rituals
Getting meals on the table at the moment is a bit of a pain as I have little enthusiasm for spending time in the kitchen at this time of year, though I can be persuaded to make a batch of Lemon Squash, which disappears at alarming speed.
Posted in Seasonal rituals
Apart from a few glorious weeks in June, summer 2017 was a bit damp and despite my hopes for an…
Posted in Seasonal, Seasonal rituals
It’s late summer and every day is a little shorter than the previous one; a change that was almost imperceptible…
Posted in Seasonal
FIVE reasons to drink a Raspberry Gin Fizz this evening It’s Friday It’s a beautiful hot sunny Friday It’s a…
Posted in Seasonal
In fit of frugality, regard rabbit skins destined for throwing away after meat has been cut up as terrible waste of resources.
Posted in Seasonal rituals
Realise it is already February and I haven’t made any marmalade.
Posted in Seasonal rituals
No matter how prepared we think we are, the first day of selling Christmas trees always sneaks up and almost…
