My first experience of bottling tomatoes was in an Italian kitchen of a family friend. Bizarrely, the wife was American and the kitchen staff were from the Philippines, so with us Brits thrown in the mix and the kitchen being in Italy, it was a truly international affair. I was […]
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Green pumpkin – My Sunday Photo
You may see a strange looking pumpkin. On the other hand, I see the perfect pumpkin to make pie. Sweet pumpkin pie. My favourite. I like how this pumpkin challenges stereotypes. It’s not orange and it’s not smooth. More gnarly and, well, green, to be perfectly honest. It’s never going […]
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As I write this post, the kitchen is sweetly scented with tomatoes and garlic, slowly roasting in the oven. Bathed in a delicate blend of olive oil and herbs. Warm and comforting. I cannot begin to tell you how hungry it is making me. (Top tip: ripen green tomatoes using […]
Read moreOctober Yarn Along
And just like that, we’re back to autumn. Can you believe it? After the whirlwind of the summer months, I’m secretly grateful for the excuse of shorter days, to take it easier in the evenings. I love my kitchen garden. I really do. Pottering around at the end of the […]
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