Our first week of catering for guests is almost over and it’s been a fun and demanding week. We’ve been so busy there’s been no time to really explore or snorkel yet – the kids have seen and done so much more and are in and out the water all the time! They are learning so …read more…
We had our first taste of spring nettles last night cooked into a simple nettle soup. I love nettles, they are so rich in nutrients and goodness, so versatile and so prolific. They are found everywhere, especially favouring wasteland,disturbed soil, and my own not so tidy garden. Around now they are at their best; …read more…
We are lucky to have a lot of elders in our garden & lane. I adore the flowers of this magic little tree, the scent and light flowery taste is so evocative of happy warm days. A favourite summer treat for us are Elderflower fritters. They are to me the taste of summer. We …read more…