Monthly Archives: January 2012

Chicken confessions

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I became a vegetarian at the ripe old age of eight.  Or should I say I became an ethical vegetarian then because, though my mother was very understanding, trying to provide a meat and meatless meal each night for her … Continue reading →

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Simple pleasures in a tea cup

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

One small bunch of lemon balm  from the garden,  a mug, boiling water. Lemon…yes, but also a slight sense of heat like in ginger.

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January in my (wee little) garden

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

Hello everyone, As I’ve said previously, we’ve moved house and my garden has become a much smaller affair that is mostly contained in pots.  But we’re doing pretty well out of those pots. Lots and lots of herbs… Daily pickings … Continue reading →

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Bookish inspiration

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I’m currently reading The Real Food Companion (at Fishpond and Amazon).  Yeah, it’s a recipe book, yep I’m reading it cover to cover.  It’s not just that I’m that sort of person who likes to read recipe books for relaxation, I do, but it’s also (trust me) … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Hello everyone, Happy New Year! How have you been? It’s been a long time between posts hasn’t it? Yeah, the 18th of March 2011 to be precise.  Life and work has just been really busy and I made the choice … Continue reading →

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