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• MAD Blogging Awards

  

  I’m very proud to have been nominated by someone for the Best Food Blog at The MADS (Mum and Dad blogging awards). Thank you whoever you are; I’m chuffed that... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Favourite Five Marmalade Recipes

  As I have blogged previously this month, I love marmalade and enjoy nothing more at the start of my day than a slice of thick-cut white toast spread with... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• The Macro Allotment

  

  In my attempts to become a happier person, I’ve tried to take pleasure in the little things in life; whether it is a one-liner from one of the kids, the splash... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Swiss Chard

  

  Whenever I’m asked by people about what to grow when you take over an allotment, or start a veg bed at home, the answer is always the same. Potatoes and Swiss... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Something From Nothing – Newspaper Pots

  

  This time month is the time of year when gardeners and allotmenteers are starting to sow seeds ready for the season ahead. I’ve got loads of pots waiting at... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• Marmalade Memories

  

  Foods can be amazing at recalling memories; the smell of certain ingredients, or the taste of others can take you back to a different time or place. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME

• February at Plot 4

  

  The year has started with unusually wet and mild weather for this time of the year. Indeed, yesterday it was announced it has been a record wet January in this... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, GARDENING, HOME