TARRAGON & THYME

In amongst all of the excitement of the past few weeks I had purchased a new hand operated Kilner butter churn which I bought via Ebay - brand new and delivered to Argos in Peterborough. Another one of those gadgets that I have had my eye on for quite some time.  I had originally thought to buy a well loved one but thought this one eminently practical on the hygiene front.  I quite frequently come upon cream that has been reduced and I thought it might be a good way to produce some exotic butters which can be stored in the freezer for the winter months without paying through the nose for it and to add a bit more variety to the palate during the winter months. Its that time of year where my mind turns to goodies I can put up in the Pantry, Cupboard, freezer. I have Rosemary, Sage, Parsley, Thyme, Chives and mint growing in the herb border and I also have some chillis, Bay and Lemon Verbena.So I have all the items there now I just have to get playing. I have a ...

I am sorry I have been missing for a little while; I haven't been well myself having had another seizure and I missed my Mum's 80th birthday celebrations to boot as a result - not a Happy bunny for missing the celebrations but also - the driving is out - I think it is going to be a non starter.  Its 14 months since my last attack!  Think it was temperature related again - I have a wonky thermometer!  I have also had my mother seriously ill in Hospital.  As with my Dad I went up to  the Hospital every evening and spent a good couple of hours with her each night, as did my baby bruv.   (It was much easier when the Hospital was at the end of the street as I just used to walk up.  The new Hospital I can walk to but it is further and takes a while to walk; but after a busy day at work it was easier to go by taxi.  I was quite often allowed to stay longer than visiting hours and it was often gone 10pm when I got in to get ready for work and then ba...