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Kate, living a country life in Norfolk, England. Gardener, cook, hobby farmer – as keen as mustard and mad on dahlias…

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Month: April 2020

Lambing…
Country life · Lamb

Lambing…

30th April 2020 KateLeave a comment

Sometimes it’s important in life to stop and appreciate lambs frolicking in a field – to admire their unbridled enthusiasm. On our daily dog walk I’ve been enchanted by their sheer joy for each other’s company on a nearby farm. Every time I catch sight of them my day immediately brightens and when the sun… Continue reading Lambing…

The joy of frugal food…
Cooking · Food & Drink · Isolation

The joy of frugal food…

20th April 2020 KateLeave a comment

We’ve now been in lockdown for 28 days… …and today I got myself into a proper funk. I didn’t even want to cook – that’s how bad it was. I was thoroughly fed up – with the lack of freedom, lack of variety and lack of people. Although I’ve become rather used to the new… Continue reading The joy of frugal food…

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The first homegrown rhubarb of the season must be The first homegrown rhubarb of the season must be baked with lashings of love! This year it was the topping on a rhubarb and custard tart with a sprinkling of lemon thyme - oh my! If, like me, you’re a pastry addict you must follow @chefcalum - thank you for sharing your recipe with the world! #rhubarb #seasonalfood #gardeningjoy #homecook #fortheloveoffood #tart #rhubarbandcustard #bakingjoy #homebaker #norfolk #norfolkfood #seasonal #eatwhatyougrow #growwhatyoueat #diaryofacountrygirl
The first proper homegrown crop of the year - wild The first proper homegrown crop of the year - wild garlic. These beauties have been grown from seed in pots but this year I’ve constructed a raised bed for it in a nicely shaded spot that was no use for anything else. A batch has also been sown in the hazel wood. First up I’ll be cooking chicken and wild garlic pie... #wildgarlic #garlic #freefood #foraging #grownfromseed #seasonalfood #homecook #raisedbeds #gardeningjoy #norfolk #norfolkgarden #countrylife #handpicked #seasonal #harvest #diaryofacountrygirl
Perhaps our super delivery man will understand now Perhaps our super delivery man will understand now why I needed to order so many boxes of @aldiuk wine! The new raised beds are on their way, the earth has been rotavated, covered with cardboard, topped with farmyard manure and is awaiting wooden borders and then lashings of topsoil. Three beds in a quarter circular, destined for dahlia delights... #gardening #gardendesign #dahliabeds #fortheloveofgardening #instagarden #nodig #thankyoufortheboxes #manure #norfolk #norfolkgardening #gardeninginthesun #topknot #raisedbeds
The first batch of hot cross buns. Full of warming The first batch of hot cross buns. Full of warming allspice, cranberries and brandy-laden golden suntans which pop in your mouth. Best eaten from the oven... #hotcrossbuns #hotcrossbunseason #easterbake #bakingjoy #lovetobake #homebaker #homecook #norfolk #norfolkcook #norfolkfood #eatnorfolk #eatnorfolkphotos #diaryofacountrygirl #weekendbake
Beautiful blossom... #blossom #spring #sunshine #f Beautiful blossom... #blossom #spring #sunshine #fridayfeels #norfolk #gardeningjoy #countrylife #diaryofacountrygirl
This week’s tart is a creamy, sweet and fragrant This week’s tart is a creamy, sweet and fragrant camomile panna cotta tart. Delicious... #pannacotta #tart #camomile #bakingjoy #homecook #homebaker #norfolk #norfolkfood #lovetocook #diaryofacountrygirl #eatnorfolk #eatnorfolkphotos #instatart #tartsofinstagram #pudding
This morning definitely has a spring in its step.. This morning definitely has a spring in its step... #spring #daffodil #bloom #springbloom #mothernature #norfolj #norfolkcountryside #onmywalk #countrylife #diaryofacountrygirl
Bay, blackberry and honey tart. It’s fruity, swe Bay, blackberry and honey tart. It’s fruity, sweet and rich with spikes of bay and bitterness. Foraged berries from the freezer and honey from the farm... #tart #fortheloveoftarts #tartlove #bay #blackberry #honey #homecook #bakingjoy #lovetobake #tarts #tartsofinstagram #norfolk #dessert #homebaker #norfolkfood #norfolkcook #diaryofacountrygirl
Downtime with the cows! #cow #cowsofinstagram #cat Downtime with the cows! #cow #cowsofinstagram #cattle #cowcuddles #norfolk #farmlife #norfolkfarming #countrylife #diaryofacountrygirl
The anemones are really bringing the garden to lif The anemones are really bringing the garden to life at a time when other flowers are a matter of months away, coupled with hellebores and hyacinths they’re looking spectacular... #anemone #spring #bulb #springbulb #gardeningjoy #countrygarden #cottagegarden #norfolk #norfolkgardening #greenfingers #diaryofacountrygirl
It’s been a day for being inside and that can on It’s been a day for being inside and that can only mean one thing here - baking. First up a custard tart with lashings of nutmeg. Rich, creamy, smooth and crisp... #tart #custardtart #custard #homecook #homebaker #saturdaykitchen #norfolk #norfolkcook #lovetocook #tartjoy #diaryofacountrygirl
In breaking news from the kitchen I’m now addict In breaking news from the kitchen I’m now addicted to cold smoking and nothing is safe! Luckily the cured and oak smoked salmon was a roaring success. Orders now being taken! It’s delightfully rich, smoky and sweet and perfect with sourdough... #smokedsalmon #salmon #cured #coldsmoked #coldsmoking #sourdough #homecook #homesmoker #lovetocook #norfolkfood #eatnorfolk #eatnorfolkphotos #diaryofacountrygirl #preserving #salmonofdreams @proqsmokers
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