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Marche' aux fermiers?
14 hours ago ago from The Sunlit Curve
I've just been to the farmers market in Surbiton, and true to my old Hammersmith self went there by bike (first of all I used to go to the Notting Hill one - coming back downhill with a fully loaded pannier on the front of the Brompton was fun, although the B. actually handles better with some weight over the front wheel - then later I used to go to the Chiswick one as it's a pleasant ride along the river path). But whether you can count it ...
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12 hours ago ago from The Mad Gnomes Strike Again!
Direct from the farmer or producer? In season? Farmers who grow vegetables and fruit will get the price THEY set (and not the big supermarkets). The produce will go straight from the farm gate to a distribution centre, where it is put in your box. Then you pick it up and enjoy a variety of fresh produce. Have a look what's in Brisbane's Food Connect box this week. Interested? Then have a look at the flyer below. Do you like this concept? ...
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20 hours ago ago from Ear I Am
My brother-in-law had the misfortune to pop into the Travellers Rest in Lowton for something to eat last week. How things have changed. Last year I was raving about the organic and local produce they were dishing out, but Andy's report is that the food on the two for a tenner menu was pants. You could argue that you get what you pay for but even so, it's a shame. The Travellers is a great pub in a good location. That the locals took ...
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23 hours ago ago from Small Pet Advice
For a long time now, people have found ways to preserve food from their garden to keep it fresh till winter. Having such food preservation skills was crucial for our ancestors’ survival. Now, when we an easy access to any kind of food, these skills are pretty much forgotten. But, today, with economical instability, risk of natural disasters and other emergencies, many people start to change their habits and think of preparing their own ...
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8 hours ago ago from Still Standing on her Head
If the future of the planet depends on us all learning to grow our own vegetables, we're doomed. Today I picked the best of the half dozen cabbages I've been trying to cultivate. I planted them back in April - autumn here - so they've been growing for eight months. The one I picked had the biggest heart, big enough to fill the palm of my hand, and it was solid feeling, so I decided it really wasn't going to grow much bigger. It was just about ...
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