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Springtime: Bits ‘n’ Pieces – chicken stock, egg shells and seeds
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Thursday, 5 March 2009. Bits ‘n’ Pieces – chicken stock, egg shells and seeds. My breaks today have been spent sorting out. The other day we treated ourselves to a wonderful, organic, free-range chicken from a local estate. It was fabulous, so succulent! Today’s primary job has been simple: to make stock with the leftovers. Two rather past-it parsnips. Some left-over leek tops. A red onion (no white ones left). A couple of bay leaves. A good grind of coarsely-ground black pepper. I plan to use them as an...
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The Cabbage Patch: April 2010
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Wednesday, 7 April 2010. 160; . Everything is just beginning to grow and now is the time to plant things out! So far I’ve done the garlic and onions, way back in December I think;. The cabbages then too…they’re under there, I promise! Early March saw sowing of Perpetual Spinach. The original broad beans were blackened by the snow, so a new set was planted and they’ve begun to grow…. Oh yes, the tits are back looking for a place to nest. Labels: what to grow in March. What to grow in april. What ...
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The Cabbage Patch: January 2010
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Thursday, 28 January 2010. After having left the soil upturned for the robins and other birds to have a peck at for a few days, I covered the dug beds with plastic bin bags in the hopes of insualting the soil and stopping as many weeds as possible. Whilst I was down there, I also caught up with how the new broad beans were getting on after I'd chopped all their mushy bits off. The answer is, not very well. I'll give them another week or so before buying more! Links to this post. Tuesday, 19 January 2010.
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The Cabbage Patch: October 2009
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Thursday, 29 October 2009. I've recently had a birthday and Uncle Stephen was kind enough to send a little money; which I promptly went out and spent! We took off on the Saturday to Jimmy's Farm, and had a really lovely day out exploring with the pigs and piglets! And keeps everything neat and tidy. Links to this post. Wednesday, 28 October 2009. It's the middle of half term, not much inspiration to get outside, what with the grey, overcast days, and my love of daytime tv! I've also sown some Winter Gem ...
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The Cabbage Patch: February 2010
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Monday, 8 February 2010. Garlic from the Garden. One thing that grew particularly well in the Cabbage Patch. This year was the garlic. So much so, in fact, that I planted about 30 this year, so I’m thinking if we eat 0.58 of a bulb / head a week, it’ll last all year! If you’d like to find some recipe ideas using this delicious ingredient, look no further than Bon Appétit! From The Cabbage Patch. From The Cabbage Patch. What to cook with garlic. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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The Cabbage Patch: Introducing Wilson, Betty and Keppel
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Sunday, 24 October 2010. Introducing Wilson, Betty and Keppel. Couldn't wait to share pics of our new ex-batts. One slightly more battered than the other two but all looking more confident this morning. And we even had two eggs, although Betty did stamp on one to get it out of the nest box so she could lay hers! We'll be having words about that when she's settled in a bit more! If you’re thinking about adopting some hens, don’t forget to go to the British Hen Welfare Trust. Website to find out more!
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The Cabbage Patch: August 2010
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Thursday, 12 August 2010. The few seeds I scattered several weeks ago have grown into free food! Sown so close together, I can only use these as separate leaves but since that’s what I wanted anyway, it’s all good! Used this way, lettuce becomes a ‘cut and come again’ crop, which suits me brilliantly, as I should have delicious, home-grown lettuce all through the summer months. Now, what shall I have with it? Links to this post. Thursday, 5 August 2010. 1- a stone with a round space. 2 – sea peas. Urban ...
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Springtime: 11/01/2009 - 12/01/2009
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Sunday, 29 November 2009. I never thought that I would write this, but it. Possible to have too much comfort food. I’ve spent the week serving and making food for those who have been clearing-up the flood damage at work in Cockermouth. Hot and filling comfort food has been pouring forth, but now I’ve had enough of chilli, stews and casseroles! I picked up a fresh cabbage and some oak smoked duck breast at a local farmers’ market. Heat some oil in wok, add the garlic and ginger. Fry for a minute or tw...
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