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  Ruby chard and red mustard reappearing as the snow melted three weeks ago Today was a grey grey day … but only weatherwise. So many other days vanish because their sameness tu… Read More

***WARNING*** I’ve just finished typing this post and reading back it really is negative and full of moaning so if you were hoping for a cheery update I apologise.I really am a summer… Read More

So this is it, we are in the middle of “the hungry gap”, but to be honest, I’m not that fussed that there is nothing to harvest right now because I have been so flipping bu… Read More

At last - both time and weather have allowed me to get back out to my allotment on the edge of the Penwith Hills. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy it.Spring is very much in the air - and I can… Read More

Fresh. Chunky. Homely. Unusual.***Food painting artwork30 x 30cm oil on canvas. Inspired both by a wandering through the artwork (not the cartoons) of Australia's much loved Michael Leunig… Read More

A simple and tasty ,wholesome poriyal/ vegetable curry ...a fitting accompaniment to any South Indian meal...INGREDIENTSAVARAIKAI (broadbeans)- 250 gramsGRATED COCONUT - 1 CUPDRY RED CHILLIE… Read More

Securing and setting up an allotment can be a challenge, but there are innovative options for the creative and driven…Despite the legal obligations of authorities to provide allotment… Read More

Although the weather is still reasonably mild, and lots of trees are still hanging on to their leaves, there are plenty of signs that winter is on its way now. The days are getting shorter a… Read More

  Fresh. Easy. Quick. Aromatic.***Food painting artwork30 x 30cm oil on canvas. An early spring garden of fresh new plants, entangled with spaghetti.***The meatless meals recipe - Pasta… Read More

And on Sunday just gone, it certainly felt like it. I could feel the sun warming my skin to a point where it could start to tan. It didn’t last!!! Even though the weather forecasters p… Read More

Friendly reminder. If you're reading this on Facebook or Twitter then you'll only receive the text portion of my updates. Clicking the link will take you to the full blog that includes photo… Read More

I have gained a couple of new followers since my last update so here’s a big welcome to my blog; I hope you enjoy reading it.Work was looking for volunteers last week to maintain a new… Read More

I profusely apologise for not updating my blog as I should have done. Life gets in the way and before you know its months have passed. So without further ado, let’s bring you all up to… Read More

What else is there to do in 30c heat I ask you? Sunbathe? Go for a swim in a lake? Or just chill out in the garden? Not me. I went to throw eggs!!!Sunday 26th June 2011 saw the 6th World Egg… Read More

In the space of 14 short days my life saw that my Dad became very ill, that he then sadly passed away (RIP Dad x), that I was too late to apply for a transfer in work, that I could transfer… Read More

As I well know, it’s one thing to know how to do something but another thing to actually do it! On June 11th I set myself the challenge of gardening as if my life depended on it and s… Read More

Although the weather is still reasonably mild, and lots of trees are still hanging on to their leaves, there are plenty of signs that winter is on its way now. The days are getting shorter a… Read More

Allotment Growing - Broad BeansI've decided to sow and grow a second variety of Broad Bean this Autumn.As mentioned in my earlier post - Autumn Sown Broad Beans - I have grown Aquadulce… Read More

Autumn Sown Broad Beans - St Ives AllotmentI always sow some Broad Beans in Autumn.It was good to see the seedlings coming through this week - from seeds sown in October.If sowing in Autumn… Read More

Autumn Sown Broad Beans - Aquadulce ClaudiaBetween now and the end of October is a good time to sow some Broad Bean seeds.This will get the plants established before Winter sets in - hopeful… Read More

St Ives Cornwall - Allotment - November 2016I headed out to my allotment this morning - a nice walk through Hellesveor and over the fields.The overnight rain had cleared and it was relativel… Read More

St Ives Cornwall Allotment - JanuaryI've finally made it out to my allotment after the Christmas and New Year Festivities.All is looking fairly neat and tidy - like last year I'm seeing the… Read More

Ingredients :---------------------  Avarakkai | Broadbeans     250 grams   Egg    1    Onions (finely chopped) … Read More

St Ives Cornwall AllotmentMore planting on my plot over the last week or so - and more seeds developing into seedlings.I've planted some courgette seedlings - kindly given to me be local fri… Read More

Protein powders are a great health tool, especially to aid recovery after exercise, but if you’re already taking supplements or powders, sometimes it gets complicated, how to actually… Read More

Beetroot is one of the wonder veggies that is packed with nutrients and is a natural blood purifier.  Normally kids don't prefer it.  So it is a task for mummies to make sure they… Read More

I have never thought of using naan bread as a pizza base before until recently. In essence a pizza is a topped flat bread isn’t it? So, this makes sense to me. I am sure pizza purists… Read More

Kakarakaya Vepudu  or Pavakkai Fry - a simple crispy bitter gourd fry recipe made in South Indian style.  Bitter gourd is said to regulate blood sugar levels, so it is good to… Read More

Looking back, I obviously should have gathered a lot more seaweed last winter – to feed the curious, the enthused and the yet-to be convinced who all came to our many book talks in sp… Read More

MELBOURNE | Housed in the original location of famed Melbourne cafe The Hardware Societe, Ten Square Cafe is a cafe that aim to continue the tradition of quality all day breakfa… Read More

Growing vegetables such as white eggplant, maize and lenga lenga, Joselyne Ntahomvukiye could be forgiven for thinking she was back farming in Burundi in central Africa. Ke… Read More