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Waterblommetjies
What on earth?" I hear my non-indigenous readers ask. I had never cooked with them, and had tasted them once, long ago, in a past life...… More Waterblommetjies
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Tidbits for Time Out – I
Self-employment is feast or famine and sometimes means foregoing leave and/or time out. … More Tidbits for Time Out – I
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Ravioli – Magic with Mushrooms
Follow my blog with Bloglovin There is a “mushroom man” in the village. He grows the most wonderful mushrooms and supplies local outlets. Occasionally, he brings them to the market – usually because...
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Centuries and milestones
Following the recent visit of The-Son-from-another-Mother, a package arrived - from The Real Mother in the Wirral. … More Centuries and milestones
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Bathroom Bliss
A lovely bathroom is every (virtually) woman's dream, When we looked at this house, I fell in love with the bathroom. The Husband sighed.… More Bathroom Bliss
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People and spaces – II
July is The Husband's birthday month. Every year, as the appointed day approaches, he is asked what he'd like to do. The answer is usually unsatisfactory to the Cat's Mother… More People and spaces – II
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Rollicking Risotto
Lovely Leftovers – III or Rollicking Risotto? This dish is made with left-overs and it’s warm and comforting and perfect for a cold winter’s evening.… More Rollicking Risotto
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Francolins, my dear, don’t give a damn!
Last year we had an almost endless supply of gooseberries – notwithstanding the birds. This year, things have been a little different. … More Francolins, my dear, don’t give a damn!
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Pearli’s Pickles VI
Like all pussy cats, Pearli hates the cold and the wet. She indulges in all sorts of things to stay warm. But it's less the cold that thwarts her than the wet.… More Pearli’s Pickles VI
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Fabulous fare – holiday eating “in”
A "real" holiday is no cooking or cleaning. But sometimes I like playing with my food… More Fabulous fare – holiday eating “in”
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Putting the stuffing into mushrooms
A while ago I told you about a dinner to honour the departure of a special friend: I had great fun dressing the table with things old and new - each with their own story.… More Putting the stuffing...
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Cheat’s Moussaka
Regular readers will know that I’m never to be defeated by leftovers and because some of our favourite meals have evolved from leftovers, I actually plan around those meals. Sometimes, though, we have...
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The School
It was the 112th Founder’s Day Service at my “old” high school; the second I have attended since its 77th in 1980.… More The School
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Versatile Vinaigrette
A vinaigrette is essentially a mixture of oil and vinegar, and the base of many salad dressings. My mother taught me to make, a French dressing at the ripe old age of eight or nine.… More Versatile...
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A Hard Day’s Night
The year seems to have flown. Spring has arrived - not with a vengeance, but rather with schizophrenia. The #McGregor Food and Wine Festival approached. It's been an inordinately busy year in my "day"...
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Going back to school: a growing up
It took thirty years for me to go back to school – willingly – and even then, I was petrified. … More Going back to school: a growing up
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Magic Mess
It's been quite a spell, the last ten or so days. Work and celebrations and a magic mess sum it all up.… More Magic Mess
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There’s just no pleasing some birds…
The Sandbag House and its surrounds are home to a number of feathered families, some of whom are more evident at this time of the year than others. The Swallows have returned Much like the human...
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Bloomin’ October
In addition to the bloomin' heat, October is also the bloomin' month for beautiful flowers, wind and hayfever (adult onset so very much resented and very ungracefully dealt with). This year, for some...
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Globes and glasses
A year ago, I acquired a new camera, and since then, I have taken more roughly 250 photographs each month. I thought that I hadn't taken many photographs that were particularly spectacular, but I have...
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