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• The Macro Allotment

  

  Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• It’s Been a While

  

  My trips to the allotment have really gone by the way side recently. Through a combination of spending more time working on the Stoneham Bakehouse, trying to... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Apples

  

  With Apple Days happening all over the country, and the press claiming it to be the best apple year in decades, I thought I’d quickly post links to a few of my... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Vegetable Pakoras

  

  One of my favourite Indian foods are pakoras. I love this crispy, spicy, snack. It’s perfect as part of a meal, but equally good as a savoury treat. Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• A Salad for the Allotment

  

  Since the Bakehouse has taken more of my time, I’ve spent less time at the allotment than I had been (and probably less than I should). Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• The Macro Allotment

  

  A life without love is like a year without summer. ~Swedish Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Gooseberry & Elderflower Curd

  

  The gooseberries on the plot are looking fabulous at the allotment. We’ve got one of the slightly more unusual red varieties of gooseberry, and their dark red... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Rhubarb and Strawberry Cordial

  

  This year seems to be a great year for rhubarb and strawberries. The plot is awash with bright red berries, and the rhubarb is looking more and more like its... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• The Macro Allotment

  

  In June, as many as a dozen species may burst their buds on a single day. No man can heed all of these anniversaries; no man can ignore all of them. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• I’ve Been a Bit Preoccupied Recently

  

  Regular readers may have noticed that posts have appeared a little less regularly over the last few months. The main reason for this is the growing realisation... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• June at Plot 4

  

  So, summer has started and its rained all day for the first two days of the month! Still, it promises to be a good, and busy, month at the allotment. Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Friends, Neighbours and Allotmenteers

  

  One of the brilliant things about the allotment is the way it brings people together. Unlike in some places (and probably some in our city) people of all... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Getting in and out of a Pickle

  

  Of all the elements of a Japanese meal, the pickles are my favourite. I love the acidity and punch they give to any dish. Pickling is a great way to preserve... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Macro Allotment

  

  “The sun was warm but the wind was chill. You know how it is with an April day. When the sun is out and the wind is still, You’re one month on in the middle of... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• How to Make Allotment Focaccia

  

  As many of you may have noticed, I’ve been a little less prevalent in posting recently. The allotment has had to take a back seat as plans for the community... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• May at Plot 4

  

  The month of May is a significant one, being the month which ushers out the spring and welcomes in the summer. On a personal level, it has my birthday in it, an... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• The Macro Allotment

  

  “And Spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast rose from the dreams of its wintr... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• A Sussex Allotmenteer’s Lunch

  

  The Ploughman’s lunch is a British classic, and appears in many guises on the menus of pubs and cafes across the country. Whether it is steeped in tradition is... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• New Life, New Focus, New Balance

  

  The last few years have been a rollercoaster for myself and the family. We’ve had a lot to deal with and have had some hard things to deal with. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• April at Plot 4

  

  This month generally starts with a few days of beautiful weather. My wedding anniversary on the 2nd is almost always beautifully sunny. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME