Welcome to Summer – the movie

Today is day three of summer and so far we have had one perfect summer day and two miserable ones.Β  But that lovely day has give me something to cling to.Β  A horrid grey day can be turned on a dime into a blue sky wonder.Β  So I just need to remind myself this gloom will pass eventually.Β  Β Β  In the spirit of finding joy … Continue reading Welcome to Summer – the movie

First Proper Harvest of the Season

While I have been taking a few things here and there, like the globe artichokes.Β  I have been quite simple with these – just pick, wash and steam until tender.Β  Then we normally dip the scales into melted butter and lemon juice but there was this time when we didn’t have enough butter or even any lemons, so I tried a range of other sauces … Continue reading First Proper Harvest of the Season