Category Archives: Walnut oil

The summertime blues…

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

With the arrival of several consecutive days of sun, and the possibility of more to follow, comes a new way of being. The fire is still lit in the evening but more as a comfort than a necessity. We have … Continue reading →

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Making friends with an old enemy…….

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Beetroot, in recent years, has at last become persona grata in my kitchen. As a baby boomer, I still have a clear image in my mind of what passed for a fresh summer salad in the days of my youth. … Continue reading →

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