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I USED TO HATE POTATOES

When I was a child I had a strong aversion to potatoes.  I wasn’t too keen on other vegetables either, but when it came to potatoes my dislike was so intense that just the thought of eating them would make … Continue reading

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ANOTHER TOMATO MOUNTAIN

Last year, in the wake of a bumper tomato crop, we coined the phrase “Tomato Mountain Soup”. This was born out of the necessity to do something with a seemingly endless and ever increasing supply of tomatoes. Making a soup … Continue reading

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PRETTY MARJORAM

Whilst I was tidying up the front garden – and believe me, there’s a lot of tidying up to do at this time of the year – I noticed how beautiful my marjoram plant looks. It’s always been a pretty … Continue reading

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TOMATO OVERLOAD

It’s almost mid-September, which can only mean one thing: we’re overloaded with tomatoes again. Every year, we rely on our tomato plants to produce a heavy crop of glossy, beautiful fruit that will carry us until the end of autumn. … Continue reading

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PLUM JAM, HERE I COME

Earlier this summer, we were writing about our high expectations of a nice harvest from the neighbour’s plum tree. Remember that post? Well, for once our expectations were justified and our prayers answered. A couple of weeks ago, the poor … Continue reading

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