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In the Kitchen: How I make: Curry Paste

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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In the Kitchen: How I make: Curry Paste

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At Home: Spooky fog, local haunts and home progress(?!)

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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At Home: Spooky fog, local haunts and home progress(?!).

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In the Kitchen: Sweet potato & cauliflower dahl soup. 33p per portion.

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.

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At Home: Sunshine & Decorating

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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At Home: Sunshine & Decorating

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Vivi’s Cottage Garden: First Seeds! Peppers & Celery…..and one more.

Hurrah and hurray! We finally have a WHOLE dry day….and a few more to come…so it’s time to get outside and sow some seeds. I’m sowing for starting indoors….but it’s a messy job so I’ll do it in the cottage garden…and make the most of being outside again. I’m sowing celery and peppers plus some sweetpeas and sharing my tips as I go.

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Vivi’s Cottage Garden: First Seeds! Peppers & Celery…..and one more.

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In the Kitchen: Instant Pot: Unboxing & First Try!

Today I’m feeling the pressure! I finally get the chance to unbox my Instant Pot and have my first go with it to cook chickpeas. If you’ve been hesitant/scared (!) like me join me today for an almost real-time exploration and first go with this kitchen gadget.

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In the Kitchen: Instant Pot: Unboxing & First Try!

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At Home: Measuring, Restoring and Treasure?

Another (!) rain day means I’m getting on with a few more jobs at the Cottage by the Sea. Today I’m in the bedroom….measuring, rehanging art…..a bit of restoration for a recent purchase….and curiosity gets the better of me: could this be some hidden treasure?! And the area above the cooker is finished.

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At Home: Measuring, Restoring and Treasure?