One year on….and after a horrible winter of almost non-stop rain….how is the seaside cottage garden looking? As we walk about the garden I’ll show you the plants/crops that survived and outline the jobs that need doing. Wrap up warm…..it’s a chilly day.
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Living a simple, mindful life by the sea in rural England (Dorset).
Vivi’s Cottage Garden: Garden Tour – April ’26
Today I’m trying my first recipe in the Instant Pot. I’ll be using two different settings so it will be a great learning opportunity…….but, never mind that, the dish itself sounds super delicious. I can hardly wait to eat!
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In the Kitchen: Instant Pot: Spinach, Chickpea & Halloumi Curry
Spring is in the air so it’s time to get on with some more sowing…and a little planting. In modules, direct in the soil…..and some new, bare-root plants. It’s all about the flowers for my little seaside cottage garden today.
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Here’s how I make my own curry paste; the perfect base for so many dishes….and I know exactly what’s gone into it…..just lovely spices and a few fresh veggies. It’s ridiculously easy and quick to make…..and it freezes well so it’s perfect for us batch cookers.
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Life is a roller coaster……I just wish the dips weren’t so sharp! News about my home plus a bit of entertainment and a gorgeous early Sunday morning beachside.
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Today I am having a go at making kefir yoghurt in the Instant Pot. I have made yoghurt before but not in a machine like this…..
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After an incredibly expensive February I really need to tighten my belt. I am reducing my weekly ‘allowance’ from £50 down to £10. I need a shopping haul for £10 to make meals for the week.
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It’s a mixed bag today including; some spooky fog, a murder mystery or two…which get me talking about some local haunts including a ‘ghost’ village….and a bit of a shift around at home to hopefully progress things along….
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I had some left-over cauliflower (it was a huge curd!) so I thought I’d try this soup today…..I didn’t have all the ingredients but was happy to omit them and do my own thing with it. It made six portions which worked out at 33p each.
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In the Kitchen: Sweet potato & cauliflower dahl soup. 33p per portion.
The sun is out (!) and so are the daffodils….hurrah for the first glimpses of Spring…and a bit of nesting at home. The decorator in my is dying to get going.
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