So, the fifth day of this particular weekend got off to a brisk start and I went to turn up the AGA before even having my shower. The first batch of dough was mixed, the dishwasher was on, and so was the first batch of laundry before I even got a mug of coffee down …
Category archives: Cooking
Economy Broth
This economy drive is proving to be quite enjoyable. Some interesting meals are emerging. Today I am making Economy Broth, a variation on Green Soup. Just the thing on a snowy blustery day like today. What is Economy Broth? Well, just like any old Green Soup but with added Pot Barley and without the use …
The Soup Rainbow
I have said something about Soup recently – how I am in agreement with Joanna Lumley re: the Green Soup and the Red Soup but that there was also White Soup to be enjoyed. Well, I missed one soup shade out. Today’s soup is to be Orange Soup: I have a Butternut Squash and a …
Nom, nom, nom
I seem to be on a bit of a roll in the kitchen. After three weeks’ rest from the AGA it appears that I have bounced back full of enthusiasm and skill. The delicious sausage casserole at the weekend has been closely followed by a lovely pea risotto with prawns yesterday and today I made my …
The Birds
One of the facets of our trip that I have appreciated the most has been the birds, and especially birdsong. It has been wonderful to see so many species from blue tits to red kite and buzzards, to hear woodpeckers pecking, to wake to a proper dawn chorus. I kept saying that we must buy …
Shepherd’s Bread
This is a Note to Self Here is where the Shepherd’s Bread recipe is. NB – I think I meant to say “only held 4 cups of flour, rather than water”? If the page goes missing, the recipe can be found on Ravelry, courtesy of meezercat. For the Casually Curious: I am thinking that …