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Morning -ishers! Has anyone ever ordered from "The Snowdonia Catalogue" taxidermy supplies? My first litter of rabbits should be ready soon, and as the OH is rubbing his hands together at the prospect of home-grown meat, I can't wait to get my hands on a fair few rabbt hides. I've tried th...

All that lovely stock he could have had- wasted! Ah well- more fool him! Good job matey!

OH decided to go sea fishing @ Roker Pier today, not being one to pass up a free-food oppertunity I went along. Soooo...... jam day tomorrow. No excuses! OH also likes the sound of spicing up the jams "just what you need for brass monkey mornings" he said :D

JEALOUS!!! Thats been my dream for as long as i can remember! Any-who's, welcome!!! Put your wellies up and grab a cuppa

You should see the state of some of my wines :D The strawberry wine looks like a jam this year its that cloudy *lol* it's never stopped me though, if it tastes good- its all good :)

I think that what I'm going to do Becks... and save a jars worth at the end and add a teaspoon for a trial. That way the whole batch isn't ruined. Who knows, it might turn out lovely!

Morning all. Just got back in from blackberrying and plumming, with a couple of monster apples for bulk. nice haul too. I'll be turning it all into jam, blackberry and apple jam, and a plum jam. I'm curious, many recipes say add root/crystalised ginger for exra body- but i'm cheap and refuse to buy ...

Easier said then done, also still have a freezer full of pies so havn't really been out since, I wouldn't feel right taking one just for the sake of it. Although, if this winter is anything like last, we'll need to stock up, we couldn't get to the nearest town for a fourtnight :( Theres the squirrel...

I was just thinking that MMM! I'd definatly be tempted to buy that if I saw it... especially for the price, bargin.

"Cover closely and leave for 4 or 5 days, stiring daily." According to the gospel of C.J.J.Berry.

Thought that we'd pop out this morning for a look-see. Couldn't find anything other then bemused cows :shock: Mind you, it's probably still too early up here, and I'm not 100% sure where to look anymore... all the places OH used to go as a kiddie-winkle have all changed. All is not lost though! Hams...

Hehe, Fran I know! They think im pulling their leg when I tell them. Thank you all for such a warming, heartfelt welcome, I can't wait ti get my hands dirty.

It all sounds scrummy! Having a foraging day twomorrow, lets hope i get enough to try hedgerow jam :)

Teehee- thanks! It's also the biggest fish i've ever caught, 4.5lbs! The pup in the photo (Rogue) was in her element, she thought it was for her, bless. They got some stock in their dinners as it made pints! And as you can tell- i don't do 'dolled up'.. that costs money :P

That subject was a bit dicey! I didn't know she was fancying her chances untll i saw her tongue out on the picture :) Me and the OH managed to fight them off in the end and made up about a months worth of fish pies for the freezer... yummy!