TARRAGON & THYME

Yesterday I took some time out.  I did some work but then downed tools and did a little reading this time of some books I own and also some research into materials.  Those books have made me think and reconsider some of the ways I actually do things.  I personally learn so much by reading of how other people approach things as it helps refine your own techniques in processing ingredients or cooking something. I am keen to get "greener" on cleaning materials and also more eco friendly in respect of trying to waste even less than I do so now.  However, this particular post is more orientated to food items that can be very useful if saved. In respect of food waste have come up with some more ideas on what to do with little bits and bobs of food, which once built up I think could be incredibly useful in my kitchen. The idea is simply to freeze little bits and bobs in ice cube trays using oil or water. You can use different oils and also fizzy water. I love prett...

At the moment, I am slowly wading through the things I have to do to accomplish a general sort out in the house.  It is very slow going.  One of my problems is that I get distracted quite easily from doing something, usually something associated from real life that takes me away from "playing" and sometimes finishing off projects. As a result, a big pile of UFOs covering a variety of different crafts and projects has amassed and it needs sorting.  Particularly regarding my home made liqueurs that were put for steeping into jars and which have not been strained out of their jars as yet. All is not lost however and getting these sorted will clear up a little more space and a little more clutter and mean that the bottled liqueur/preserves can be stashed together in a big box until I can strip out the under-stairs cupboard, wash and paint it.   The cupboard also needs to be re-organised as some of the fittings (i.e. wine racks) need putting in a...