tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post81298425158597830..comments2024-03-28T13:49:48.236+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Preparing for Winter.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10375470971104622842016-08-05T04:12:49.948+01:002016-08-05T04:12:49.948+01:00Funny. We have 1.5 acres of which approx .3 is bla...Funny. We have 1.5 acres of which approx .3 is blackberries. So there are pies and jam, of course, but now also rumtopf (sugar, spices, fruit and rum) and creme de mure, which you will already know. Any other uses for said fruit appreciated - I suppose we could just flat-out freeze them as well..<br />Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16650725159013368925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48448538028786472462016-08-04T19:12:15.482+01:002016-08-04T19:12:15.482+01:00The title upset me!The title upset me!Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-32737916054697868572016-08-04T14:36:57.156+01:002016-08-04T14:36:57.156+01:00This was not my first jar of Marmite. I do like i...This was not my first jar of Marmite. I do like it when it's available in the kitchen. And then, when the jar is emptied, I give Marmite a bit of a rest, sometimes for years, before I think of restocking. The same is true for other foods.<br /><br />Best wishes. Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-81019702788980211572016-08-04T04:40:50.288+01:002016-08-04T04:40:50.288+01:00I had a journalist friend who regularly visited th...I had a journalist friend who regularly visited the Union Square Farmers Market.... he loved it. I hope you like the Marmite, let me know.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63351220871816347182016-08-04T04:38:29.572+01:002016-08-04T04:38:29.572+01:00Nightmare. I keep quite a lot of meat in ours so e...Nightmare. I keep quite a lot of meat in ours so every time we have a power cut I panic!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45453031630324022412016-08-04T04:37:33.589+01:002016-08-04T04:37:33.589+01:00Why not bottle it, and take it back to Bath for th...Why not bottle it, and take it back to Bath for the winter? Nothing on our compost yet; my courgettes have been a failure and it was usually them that got thrown away.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-68109005930309043842016-08-04T00:18:31.379+01:002016-08-04T00:18:31.379+01:00Although not quite as wonderful as having a garden...Although not quite as wonderful as having a garden like Haddocks, being able to visit the Union Square farmers market today and see its full summer splendor was pretty darn good. I bought lots of veg, and my first 2016 peaches. Some of my favorite summer farmstands get set up for this time of the year, although other stands show up with something to offer all through the year.<br /><br />(Also bought some Marmite this afternoon.)<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-42715151878979504522016-08-03T22:48:22.875+01:002016-08-03T22:48:22.875+01:00Our freezer has just decided... when the weather i...Our freezer has just decided... when the weather is really hot... that it will hang up its plug and die!!<br />It was around twelve years old...<br />The new one is on its way and until then, we daren't open the freezer door!!<br />It is only the veg freezer, fortunately, so everything in there can be cooked up and refrozen... or eaten... fortunately, two more mouths arrive on Friday!!Le Pré de la Forgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396822372095610004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-63704403904797455142016-08-03T20:54:58.686+01:002016-08-03T20:54:58.686+01:00Not good enough.Not good enough.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9209054207666526432016-08-03T18:56:28.622+01:002016-08-03T18:56:28.622+01:00Yes that the one !Yes that the one !angryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-27823611676423568692016-08-03T18:39:54.600+01:002016-08-03T18:39:54.600+01:00It's hard to keep up with it all and I just ha...It's hard to keep up with it all and I just hate throwing stuff on the compost.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-8953472532353406822016-08-03T15:25:18.380+01:002016-08-03T15:25:18.380+01:00Yes, but not so good to know that Autumn is creepi...Yes, but not so good to know that Autumn is creeping ever closer.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-38332134694447174862016-08-03T15:09:22.626+01:002016-08-03T15:09:22.626+01:00This time of year is so busy with the harvests com...This time of year is so busy with the harvests coming in, but it is such a nice feeling to see the freezer and pantry filling with produce for the winter!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-36215905067926578602016-08-03T13:37:14.600+01:002016-08-03T13:37:14.600+01:00I really can't apologise enough. A sinful over...I really can't apologise enough. A sinful oversight on my behalf. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90554987509615405732016-08-03T12:43:29.530+01:002016-08-03T12:43:29.530+01:00I have been beside myself with despair because its...I have been beside myself with despair because its position has been usurped.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-9721881335658359752016-08-03T12:29:41.739+01:002016-08-03T12:29:41.739+01:00I enjoy the whole process, especially the eating i...I enjoy the whole process, especially the eating in winter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-55575089241733676242016-08-03T11:39:07.546+01:002016-08-03T11:39:07.546+01:00That's just what I am doing at the moment - I ...That's just what I am doing at the moment - I find all the chopping and slicing quite therapeutic, and it is always great in winter to use all those lovely summer veg from the freezer.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-26080550394865368972016-08-03T10:25:31.998+01:002016-08-03T10:25:31.998+01:00The stems of the Aubergines can be tough little bu...The stems of the Aubergines can be tough little buggers; I shall try to be more consistent in future.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5227970137633256382016-08-03T10:13:43.682+01:002016-08-03T10:13:43.682+01:00I see you have replaced the Opinel with some prune...I see you have replaced the Opinel with some pruners. I am visibly shocked.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-28504537059961507582016-08-03T08:33:55.606+01:002016-08-03T08:33:55.606+01:00Better than too many hours in the day. Naytheless,...Better than too many hours in the day. Naytheless, I concede.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69047931322297917562016-08-03T07:58:48.781+01:002016-08-03T07:58:48.781+01:00Not enough hours in the day, Cranky. Naytheless, I...Not enough hours in the day, Cranky. Naytheless, I manage.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-57381128118093293232016-08-03T07:57:02.777+01:002016-08-03T07:57:02.777+01:00What a lovely way to keep busy. Oh, and since you ...What a lovely way to keep busy. Oh, and since you liked it: Naytheless.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56862814983778469292016-08-03T06:32:20.270+01:002016-08-03T06:32:20.270+01:00On reflection, maybe you were thinking of my Pickl...On reflection, maybe you were thinking of my Pickled Onions; in which case I will certainly be making them, but a little later towards winter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4600335426776290802016-08-03T06:30:43.300+01:002016-08-03T06:30:43.300+01:00Sorry Parsnip, you must be thinking of someone els...Sorry Parsnip, you must be thinking of someone else. I've never heard of Pub Onions; but they sound good.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64055368723262175292016-08-03T06:29:46.995+01:002016-08-03T06:29:46.995+01:00Yes, all going according to plan.Yes, all going according to plan.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com