I’ve fallen a bit off the blogging wagon, so I came across this Omnivore’s Hundred list and thought I’d take the easy way out. I’ve eaten all the bold stuff. I linked to food I had to look up. Strikethrough means, no thanks. 1. Venison2. Nettle tea3. Huevos rancheros4. Steak tartare5. Crocodile6. Black pudding7. Cheese [...]

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The last time we were in Florence, we had fried courgette flowers for the first time, and for lunch the other day, Gabe fried up a few of our own. Absolutely delicious. The courgettes themselves aren’t too bad either, but there are so many I may have to challenge Gabe to make a courgette cookie. [...]

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I must say we are mighty proud at how the raised garden beds are looking. We decided to lay gravel paths between them, which is better to walk upon and helps keep those (rugby playing) slugs away from the plants. The courgettes (zucchini) are coming along nicely and we have been eating lovely greens on [...]

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Gabriel is working on a cookbook. He is taking the whole cooking thing very seriously and has begun cooking for friends. He even wants to cater Lisa’s studio opening. This latest dish was Falafel and Stuffed Courgettes over rice. Dig the presentation. He has a whole concept for the book which I won’t reveal (yet). [...]

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Our apple tree looks like it’s from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special, but it did bear fruit which made for some tasty mini apple tarts tonight.

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