And there were raspberries …
Well, almost. The canes at the back of my plot are actually autumn fruiting, so I cut them all back over winter. I was cheeky though, and left 4 canes standing. It was a trick from an old Alyse Fowler tv show. Apparently it’s ok as long as its once per plant only every few years and you’ll get a cheeky little early harvest.
My very first ever harvest! What a momentous occasion!! I got loads of mixed lettuce, some chive stalks & flowers and some sweet marjoram for the salad dressing. I had it with hummus and salami for lunch. It’s not ‘amazing’ but it’s a good sign of things to come …
I can see by the number of posts this evening that everyone’s had very productive weekend in the sun! xx
Mutant lady bird taking up residence on my watering can.
Weed or wildflower growing between my pavements? Does it matter? Is there a difference?
After all … I guess weeds are just unloved flowers.
Chive flowers in bloom.
Finally! Some order restored to the onion bed …
… and the best looking seedling award goes to … Kale!
Despite what happened with the cake tin I still managed to win the Cakeoff at work with my pear and almond tart!
When the recipe says line the cake tin you LINE THE CAKE TIN!
Also, while in Cape Verde, they kept serving these amazing apples.
They weren’t much to look at. Greeny yellow in colour and a bit bobbly, kind of like quince with a few brown dots. But by god did they taste amazing! Crisp fresh and sweet.
We thought about trying to ask a local what they were called and see if we could source a nursery stocking them back home, but it was easier to just smuggle some seeds past boarder control …
Just got back from Cape Verde. Stayed on the island of Sal (literally, salt). Obviously I had to buy some and can’t wait to get cooking with it. It’s a really unrefined mineral rich product, so will be great in salad dressings or on simple grilled steaks where it’s flavour will really shine through.
I go away for a week and the weeds go crazy! Seriously, my onion beds like a jungle. You can see where I’ve been manually sorting the rows out, thinning and spacing as I go … And compare it to where I’ve not reached yet!!
Getting ready to bottle the nettle beer.
