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More mad preserving.

Friend Joan arrived with large bag of her excellent pears: now bottled in light syrup to last throughout the winter.  The fermenting cider tub has reached over four gallons and more apple and rhubarb juice is ready for soft drinks. …

Lunch recommendation.

The sous-chef and I were treated (for two big birthdays and an anniversary) to an absolutely splendid lunch at Lime Wood Hotel (Angela Hartnett’s empire) by Sue and Rod, Joan and Jeff.  The trout tartare was definitely one to try…

Lunch recommendation.

The sous-chef and I were treated (for two big birthdays and an anniversary) to an absolutely splendid lunch at Lime Wood Hotel (Angela Hartnett’s empire) by Sue and Rod, Joan and Jeff.  The trout tartare was definitely one to  try…

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Nearly Season of mellow fruitfulness.

So many people are so generous.  The garden harvests have arrived early this year after the hot summer.  Hence, I’ve been bottling again: yellow and little red cherry plums, damsons, more apple puree and blackberries. The best of Pete’s gift…

Nearly Season of mellow fruitfulness.

So many people are so generous.  The garden harvests have arrived early this year after the hot summer.  Hence, I’ve been bottling again: yellow and little red cherry plums, damsons, more apple puree and blackberries. The best of Pete’s gift…

Myth-busting: the D-Word.

I can’t pretend to talk for others with disabilities but share these thoughts: Getting a disability needn’t be the end of the world.  I’d had a great naval career before my eyes started playing up.  I only had sight in…

Myth-busting: the D-Word.

I can’t pretend to talk for others with disabilities but share these thoughts: Getting a disability needn’t be the end of the world.  I’d had a great naval career before my eyes started playing up.  I only had sight in…

Happy celebrations.

Two big birthdays (one a bit belated) plus a wedding anniversary bash held with friends at the Catisfield Memorial Hall where the sous-chef is Chair and I’m Life president.  A great time was had by all, excellent catering, fun entertainment…

Happy celebrations.

Two big birthdays (one a bit belated) plus a wedding anniversary bash held with friends at the Catisfield Memorial Hall where the sous-chef is Chair and I’m Life president.  A great time was had by all, excellent catering, fun entertainment…

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