It’s a little bitter, but absolutely delicious, and costs a fortune when you have it in restaurants or buy it from a delicatessen.
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Summer berries
at 11:12 am on Friday 25 June 2010 13 Comments
There’s a simple way to find out which summer berries are worth growing: eat them! Everyone has different taste, so what appeals to one person may not to another.
Read moreGardening by the moon
at 3:56 pm on Friday 11 June 2010 15 Comments
I’ve been meaning to try moon gardening for some time, and now – thanks to the encouragement and guidance of a friend on the plot – I think I’ve mastered the rudimentary principles…
Read moreGrow your own chutney
at 11:46 am on Friday 28 May 2010 25 Comments
I love pointing to a jar of chutney, knowing I’ve grown all the ingredients used to make it … Isn’t cold meat, crusty white bread and chutney one of the great culinary combinations?
Read moreGrowing blackberries
at 3:36 pm on Friday 14 May 2010 5 Comments
Like a good perfume, a distinct flavour with strong associations can transport you right back to a different place – suddenly it’s not an over-cast, chilly May, it’s a warm, end of summer day.
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