This year’s tomatoes

My late brother-in-law Sylvain grew up in a small village on the Plateau de Langres in eastern France. Whenever we … Continue reading This year’s tomatoes

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Quince

A friend has a quince tree in her garden and in late October often provides me with a bag of … Continue reading Quince

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

December Pyes

We made our own mincemeat back in October using beef suet. At least one jar was destined to be made … Continue reading December Pyes

County of Oxfordshire, from the SOIL

Pickled Red Cabbage

I have very strong memories of my mother and grandmother making this pickle at the end of the summer. It … Continue reading Pickled Red Cabbage