Our latest post on The Chiswick Calendar was advertised as ‘Christmas comes but once a year (but it does go on a bit!)’ This is the first mention of Christmas, and…
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We are really looking forward to the Festive Workshops that we are running at Page8 Hotel in London’s Trafalgar Square:
Linen Cracker Workshop Friday 22nd Nov, 6-8pm
Christmas Wreath Workshop Friday 29th Nov, 6-8pm
It was great to discover that Travel and Tour World have published a piece on their website promoting the events! -
I think that we are rather good at embracing every season of the year! I finished the last of our summer tomatoes just yesterday and am marvelling at the splendid offerings that are proudly displayed in the garden. Above is the crown of this year’s purple Brussel sprouts – I do hope they keep their colour when I cook them…
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Our column in this issue of Out & About Magazine is a double page spread highlighting seasonal celebrations and our festive plans in the lead up to Christmas, there’s also…
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It was lovely to chat to Lucy Hall of Saga Magazine earlier this year, we had previously met in 2023 when I was promoting my book, and when she asked for an interview to talk about ‘Grow Your Own’ I was naturally delighted.
It was a bonus to discover that Mark Diacono was also included in the piece – he really knows his onions (rather literally)!
We talked about how growing our own fruit and vegetables can reward us with fresh, tasty food and help our health, both our physical and mental health.
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Our latest post on The Chiswick Calendar reflects on how ‘I think there is something really rather magical about making cheese.’ …It’s the most ancient way of preserving precious milk…
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It was such a delight to gather in these tomatoes this morning, I’ve been watching them grow and waiting patiently since MARCH – Six months of tending which included building them a new tall raised bed, feeding and weeding, regular watering, pinching out, top trims and more. But they taste amazing!
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Our latest post on The Chiswick Calendar recounts our recent preserving projects and points to the exciting new courses coming up.
‘As a baker, we nurture natural wild yeasts to ferment many of our breads and September is the time that we traditionally celebrate Sourdough. Our small group courses teach the timeless traditions and techniques that make this bread so popular, guests try their hand to several different recipes including our Great Taste Award winning Cranberry and Pecan Sourdough.’
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As summer gets up a little later each morning, she still bring a smile to our faces and a sense of celebration as we show just how much we’ve enjoyed her stay.
Whilst there are many events and festivals to delight and entertain over the warmer months, there will always be a place in my heart for the shows that put the good old outdoors centre stage. -
Our column in this issue of Out & About Magazine celebrates our harvest and plans our preserving of the bounty. Read all about it in Out & About Magazine Out &…