I somehow don’t seem to have found the energy or time to post anything over the winter – which still seems to be hanging on interminably. But I haven’t given up my foodie interests so above are a selection of snaps from odd occasions.
I’ve continued to have weekly deliveries from Abel & Cole including the salad recipe box. With only a couple of exceptions I have been very pleased with the recipes which all feature seasonal ingredients and provide me with at least four meals. Some are better than others for a main meal, some are more suited to an accompaniment. I’ve learnt to use less garlic than suggested – and also less rocket as I’ve really gone off the really strong stuff.
In January I did a Dosa making workshop at Loaf in Stirchley – a really fun evening and the results were great to eat, especially the gunpowder chutney which was new to me.
In Feb I visited my son up in Leeds and he treated me to a meal out at Stew and Oyster as a birthday treat. And he was persuaded to try an oyster for the first time – heavily laced with tabasco 😉 We also visited the Wakefield Rhubarb festival – and stocked up on a range of goodies including some excellent smoked salmon and chocolate, plus of course some forced rhubarb and a rhubarb crown to be planted on my new allotment.
And it is planning the allotment that has been taking up much of my headspace over the last few weeks – just off now to sign the paperwork & become a real allotmenter. Watch this space…..
My Plenty Food Project 