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There have also been moments when I have thought about the logistics of having our allotment and how much time it takes up, can we do it, is it really worth it???? We all have that dilemma with spreading ourselves too thinly, achieving little, taking on a lot and getting frustrated on a daily basis.… read more »
Although things are significantly slowing down at the allotment, we have planted some perpetual spinach and rainbow chard which may well take us through until next year. It certainly keeps replacing itself in a vary pleasing manner. All I am doing is snipping away and a week or two later, back it is again. I… read more »
Our allotment is beginning to produce some goodies for us. We have been enjoying the purple sprouting broccoli over the last few weeks and now we are into the spring onions. Both vegetables have required virtually no help from us. The recent rain has been plentiful which should have encouraged the slugs to come and… read more »
The allotment at long last is nearly cleared! This late burst of sun we have been getting over the last few weekends has done me many favours in terms of getting on with the back breaking hard slog of clearing the plot. Mr. Scott and myself have really been putting in the hours in a desperate bid to get… read more »
The allotment got a little nelected over the summer. What with a fortnight in France, followed by two very busy weekends, the first visit back proved disappointing. The problem was the slugs. They had managed to eat their way through every single chilli, marigold, carrot and onion seedling plant. It was always going to happen… read more »
After a little break, it was back to work last weekend at the allotment and what fine weather there was. Perfect Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning digging over yet more weed laden soil, but this time the cleared patch got planted ! It is now on it’s way and we hope to harvest at least a… read more »
Last weekend I managed to get down to our allotment TWICE! I think getting stuck in the week before meant I was raring to get back to work. Fortunately, because it was sports day on Friday, Mr.Scott was home early. So, off we all headed for some more hand digging and weeding. Our lovely neighbours… read more »
I didn’t think the day would ever come, but here it is. The allotment is mine and what a sorry site it is! I got talking to our neighbouring plot holder (also new), who said that my plot has been empty for a good few years. So, imagine a green space, all yours, and… read more »
I'm Laura, an ex-chef who moved out of London to live the good life in Surrey. Now a mother to 3 young children, a cookery tutor,food blogger,recipe contributor and allotment holder. I love cooking.......always have. My blog represents my life. In food. With pictures. Food for me is all about flavour combinations and the influence of the growing season. Cooking is all about sharing and enjoying food. It makes life good!
lauraDOTcooksetcATgmailDOTcom
A perfect spring seasonal pudding……Lavender poached rhubarb with ginger custard cream by www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk
http://www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uk/2013/05/lavender-poached-rhubarb-with-ginger-custard-cream/
Just made @Ottolenghi rhubarb, celery & sorrel salad on Flickr.
Trying these fettuccine out with a Nduja sausage tomato sauce tonight on Flickr.
