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Our fine crop of tomatoes – I hesitate to call it a surplus, never mind a glut – seldom causes a problem. We can always give some away as well as eating them with most meals. Usually I put some in the freezer then add them to casseroles in the winter and they’re a greatContinue reading “What are you making….?”

Those were the words of an ex-pupil when his mother showed him one of my videos. I’m hoping it was said with a wistful sigh rather than a grumpy frown, but I consider him to be one of the lucky ones. Many of the young people I meet have had little or no proper introductionContinue reading ““It’s a bit like being back at school””

This is a phrase I’ve often used over the years and have, in the past, created a rainbow poster from tiny magazine fruit and vegs pictures and even a massive version, on a sheet spread over the school hall floor, with the real thing! But we found it increasingly difficult to eat our rainbow duringContinue reading “Eat a rainbow”

It came as quite a surprise to find that the video for Soda bread had only been uploaded for 5 minutes when already quite a number of people had watched it. Then, quick as a flash, a photo of a lovely one made by a friend appeared in my instant message box. Wow, I commented,Continue reading “Soda bread success”

Having grown up in a household where running out of anything was a minor disaster, it should come as no surprise that I have a well-stocked pantry. So when, in March, we began making videos I had plenty of my most useful ingredients. On the occasions that I needed flour it was available until, apparentlyContinue reading “Flour problems coming again….”

An apple a day keeps the doctor away; an apple-pie bed; an apple for the teacher; up the apples and pears; in apple-pie order; apple pie without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze- that’s my favourite apple-related saying. Then there’s Johnny-appleseed and Appley-Dapply’s nursery rhymes. Where would we be without apples? The firstContinue reading “That apple didn’t fall far from the tree!”

Earlier this week, with the impending arrival of our favourite daughter, I made a batch of Brownie and posted a picture of it on Facebook along with a cryptic comment. Brownie has figured large in her years at University and was even requested for their wedding feast. Our younger nephew rarely posts on FB butContinue reading “Curved balls”

Way back in March we spent many moments listening to the experts who advised us about life during the pandemic. I felt so sorry for these people suddenly thrust into the public eye and trying to explain the science to us all. As the weeks went on my faith in them grew, especially when oneContinue reading “A new normal”

Teaching Food Tech to the under-11’s within the constraints of timetable blocks was quite a challenge. In addition to the practical activity there was always some science, often maths, invariably geography and history…..never mind the interruptions by visitors or just curious colleagues. Inevitably organisation was key. Planning ahead meant time spent before the lesson weighingContinue reading “Be prepared.”

We’re very lucky to live so near to the coast and my regular exercise is usually taken walking by the sea. The first decision is whether to turn right at the bottom of the road where I’m soon to be on the prom heading in the direction of town and the pier with all theContinue reading “Care and share”