When your allotment gives you 3 beautiful figs, you should do something glorious with them. So I made Focaccia Bread with figs, goat's cheese, walnuts and honey from our hives. And it was sublime. Even if I do say so myself.
Earlier this year I made another batch of Homemade Mango Chutney, in my attempt to reproduce a particular chutney I used to eat in an Indian Restaurant many years ago. Here is the recipe. Since this is a blog about being almost off grid, you may be wondering how we've mastered the art of growing mangoes in East Sussex.
I had a thought. Many people have Pear Trees in their gardens. If someone had too many pears ripening at the same time, they might be willing to share some of them? Then we could have a go at making Pear Cider or Perry and, if it wasn't brilliant, it wouldn't be the end of the world because the Pears hadn't cost us anything.
Making Dried Rosemary Powder is a great way to extend the life of Rosemary through the winter. It also allows you to enjoy that lovely taste without woody bits.
Our demijohns of apple juice will soon be cider. Before we got this far, a lot of apple pulping was needed. This is the cheapest and simplest way to do it.
French Tarragon is a beautiful aromatic herb that thrives in summer, dying back to ground over winter. Making Tarragon Vinegar at home is a simple way to enjoy your French Tarragon all through the year.
Well, after many months of talking about it, thinking about it and reading about it... we've taken the plunge. Today we picked up our Nissan Leaf T...
In 2017, be like Simon... want to know how? Start with a Rosemary Christmas Tree as a tool. And be kind to strangers... it's really quite easy.
When your allotment gives you 3 beautiful figs, you should do something glorious with them. So I made Focaccia Bread with figs, goat's cheese, walnuts and honey from our hives. And it was sublime. Even if I do say so myself.
Earlier this year I made another batch of Homemade Mango Chutney, in my attempt to reproduce a particular chutney I used to eat in an Indian Restaurant many years ago. Here is the recipe. Since this is a blog about being almost off grid, you may be wondering how we've mastered the art of growing mangoes in East Sussex.
The best 3 places to buy cheap wine in Calais, and hints and tips for your trip. Our view is 'booze cruises' are still worth the time and effort!
Andy went on a trip to Calais this weekend to get our wine for Christmas. Is it worth travelling to France to buy wine? People say these trips, oft...
I had a thought. Many people have Pear Trees in their gardens. If someone had too many pears ripening at the same time, they might be willing to share some of them? Then we could have a go at making Pear Cider or Perry and, if it wasn't brilliant, it wouldn't be the end of the world because the Pears hadn't cost us anything.
Making Dried Rosemary Powder is a great way to extend the life of Rosemary through the winter. It also allows you to enjoy that lovely taste without woody bits.
Getting to grips with an allotment is a daunting prospect. This week marks one year since we took on ours. In reality, it's probably 8 months since...
Our demijohns of apple juice will soon be cider. Before we got this far, a lot of apple pulping was needed. This is the cheapest and simplest way to do it.
This Thai Coconut Rice Salad Recipe has been adapted over the years to the one we love the best. It is sensational, even if I do say so myself.
French Tarragon is a beautiful aromatic herb that thrives in summer, dying back to ground over winter. Making Tarragon Vinegar at home is a simple way to enjoy your French Tarragon all through the year.
