Category Archives: Harvest Time

Harvest Time: Forest Fungi Foray

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

              John Wright – Forager in Chief Extraordinare  Yesterday, was an uncharacteristically early start for me. I had to be in the New Forest for 10.30am at a spot circled in red ink on … Continue reading →

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In the Kitchen: Pear Brandy Liqueur

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

This one is simplicity itself  and can be used in cocktails, to make sauces to go with meat – works especially well with pork in much the same way as you might use Calvados.  Or just pour a small glass and sip … Continue reading →

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In the Kitchen: Spiced Damson Chutney

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

I am a keen cook, and love experimenting with new recipes or ingredients, and being an advocate of the waste not want not brigade and keen on the concept of slow living,  foraging and making my own basics really appeals … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time: Damsons

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

I went to visit my bees in the orchard yesterday to see how they were  adjusting to their new home. I drove up the tiny track and into the field, to be hit my a wave of perfume from the … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time: A fine Pear

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

For several years now, I have had a Williams Bon Chretien double-u cordon growing in a pot along with a Conference pear and a couple of Reine de Reinettes reinette apples. Despite giving them the largest pots I could find, they never … Continue reading →

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