Category Archives: Autumn

Dont’ be spooked!

pumpkin pies

It’s that time of the year again: the leaves are falling, it’s getting colder, the clocks have just gone back and the nights are drawing in, time to up the tog count of your duvet.  Just around the corner is … Continue reading

Posted in Autumn, Halloween, Recipes, Sweets/desserts | 1 Comment

Getting in a pickle

sandwich

There’s no doubt about it, summer 2012 was a complete wash out weather-wise, the wettest summer in 100 years, so some say. Back in April, filled with hope, I planted some lovely veg. The crop was disappointing, so I can’t … Continue reading

Posted in Autumn, Bread, Recipes, Veg patch | Comments Off

I don’t give a f**!

figs

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 | Comments Off