The leaves have started to change, the hedgerows are laden with berries and the trees heavy with fruit. Squirrels scuttle past, busily collecting for their hibernation and the sunlight has changed to a golden hue. Despite the Indian summer, there are definite signs of Autumn all around. For decades the Wye Valley and The Forest…
Category: Heritage
Historic Bites: Butterly Delicious
“With enough butter, anything is good.” Julia Child For decades, butter has been demonised, labelled an artery-clogger contributing to high cholesterol and obesity, and replaced with low fat spreads and margarines. An ingredient at the very heart of western cuisine for centuries, butter is one of the purest fats available, tastes ambrosial and now, rather…
A Virtual Monmouthshire Meander
Although the countryside is currently closed explore Monmouthshire with my gentle Monmouthshire Meander. We’re a small county with a lot to offer…and well worth waiting for. @visitmonmouthshire
A little British cheesiness – saving tradition
Help to save the British artisanal cheese industry in these challenging times – 8 of my favourites, all offering mail order options.
Seasoned with Slow from The Pheasant Philosopher 