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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Vivi’s Cottage Garden: Spring has sprung
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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Living a simple, mindful life by the sea in rural England (Dorset).
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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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.
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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