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Author Archives: tarastableblog
The Sting in the Tale
I’ve just spent a day with a good friend and a load of nettles and I didn’t even get stung. What I did do, was get out in the fresh air, indulge in a spot of foraging – so on … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Spring, Vegetarian
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Turning things over
I had dinner with a friend a couple of nights ago, she’s in the premier league when it comes to growing veg. She doesn’t just have an allotment, she’s also done courses in growing organically and she has little snippets … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Veg patch, Winter
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I’m not bitter
By now we’re all used to January and the concept of the year 2012 – basically the world’s going to end, but the year’s only just begun. Has the novelty of a shiny new year begun to wear off yet? … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Sweets/desserts, Winter
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Cheesed off
I’ve just been to see a very good friend in Tours, France – a sneaky little break before the Christmas madness descends. This trip was always bound to be a gastronomic experience, as my friend is a chef too, and … Continue reading
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I don’t give a f**!
It’s been a short, hot summer. Well, last week anyway. Today it’s definitely feeling autumnal. My barometer is up and down like the proverbial whore’s drawers and the poor weather doesn’t know whether it’s coming or going, figuratively speaking. That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Figs
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Culture vulture – my gut instinct
I love a bit of culture, me! By which I don’t mean that I can’t get enough of the opera. In fact, I’ve never been, and the last time I went to the ballet was on a school trip. I … Continue reading
Posted in Indian food
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Lamb, socks & rose petals
Forgive me father, for I have sinned. It’s been just over 2 months since my last blog and I’m looking for answers: how often is too often? If any of you were brought up a catholic then you’ll know about … Continue reading
Posted in Mustard, Recipes, Sainsbury's, Spring
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Don’t turn round!
Thank God it’s March at last and at very long last the sun is shining! The bulbs have poked their heads above the parapet and there is colour all around, I LOVE this time of year. My birthday is approaching, … Continue reading
Posted in Spring
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Milking it
Poor old milk! It’s gained itself a bit of a bad reputation of late, being linked to breast cancer, shunned by allergy tested dairy intolerants and the poor old cow is sometimes dropped in favour of soya milk, goat’s milk … Continue reading
Posted in Indian food, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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Use your loaf
Happy new year! January is a special month in my house because it’s my starter’s birthday, I don’t know the exact date – I’m such a bad mother – but it’s three years old this month! If you don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Recipes
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