Posts Tagged ‘ Food ’

My squashes have not done at all well this year and if I don’t find myself buried under a glut of courgettes by mid Summer then I will have to declare myself an allotmenting failure. I didn’t help myself very much by sowing 7 year old seed as the germination rate has been exceptionally...
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Thought I’d test the progress with the spuds today. There has been so much rain that I imagined whopping great sacks of juicy tubers sitting under the mounds of earth. My Mum had advised gently exploring the soil around the plant rather than digging the whole thing up but I didn’t find anything with...
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The title applies to me and not the plot which continues to be satisfyingly productive as todays steamer contents will confirm. I had a phone call today from my parents who were happy yet a little puzzled to find my blog mentioned in the Saturday edition of the Telegraph under the section: Best Allotment...
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A long time ago I read somewhere that nasturtium seeds can be pickled and used as a replacement caper. I love capers but don’t feel so upbeat about the price of the tiny little jars so I’ve been wanting to try out this cheapskate trick for ages. I’ve got a few plants started in...
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Not a great weekend for allotment pottering but I can enjoy a cup of tea in a nice dry shed even on the worst of days. The ground was too wet to dig which is a bit of nuisance as there is only a smallish patch left to complete. I opted instead to do...
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How pretty is this little delivery? Following my thwarted search for local food last weekend, I thought I’d try out a veg box scheme. This little box came from the organic delivery company, who apparently source local organic produce from the Covent Garden fruit and veg market. They have an evening delivery in my...
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I’m feeling inspired by “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” and am considering an attempt at my own local eating experiment. I wouldn’t start it yet of course, the allotment hasn’t really had a chance to start supporting a healthy appetite, but it’s never too late to start researching my options. On Sunday I thought I would...
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