All photography © Heather Elizabeth Wilkinson 2012
I’ve been really busy with various projects over the last month, and this has meant I haven’t had as much time for blog cooking as I normally do. But while I’ve been occupied elsewhere, my veg patch has been working away quietly behind the scenes. I’ve been lucky enough to have at least three decent meals made using spoils from the garden: potatoes, carrots, radishes and lettuce. I think what surprised me most was that news of my veg growing exploits clearly hadn’t reach the local slug/snail community, and they were pretty much left untouched. Unbelievable.
All photography © Heather Elizabeth Wilkinson 2012
I’ve also had a recent jolly to a local farm when some family came to visit. Spring Barn Farm is just outside Lewes, in East Sussex and boasts various animals to see and a whole heap of activities to keep kids entertained. To be fair, we probably picked one of the worst days weather-wise to visit, but like hardy English folk we braved the driving rain and wind to visit each and every one of the animals. They’ve also good a decent farm shop, full of local goodies. If you’re looking for a family day out then I do recommend it.
I’ve got a lovely summery pudding recipe coming up next on the blog, so stay tuned…
Yay, there is nothing like fresh, home grown vegetables, and you have done well so far. I don’t grow enough potatoes to keep us overwinter, but I always think that there is not much better that potatoes, fresh from the ground, lightly boiled and eaten straight away, with a little butter. They actually really taste of potato, don’t they? Congratulations on your vegetable hoard!
Thanks Mel! I’m so chuffed. I think the potatoes were the best part – the excitement of rooting around in the soil like a lucky dip. Pretty darn satisfying!
Oh, I do love Spring Barn Farm. Isn’t it sweet. Great for kids too.