this winter is hard, and I assume that experiencing the "hard" was part of your plan. but I feel that these experiences are "lessons" too (which for now I am absorbing from the comfort of my sofa, I am waiting for the sun to come out more to hopefully get that miner's lettuce patch I found into "better sizes" but overall you seemed "ahead" of this area of Germany for most of the year. I guess the "color" is one of the reasons why - where it grew - chilis became such a staple for winter food. (kimchi being a traditional winter food, even if there is plenty of fermented side dishes around the year): I wonder if condiments could be rendered with an eye to color and keeping-ability, to supplement the "delicious looking browns" I am so torn, stuck here in my comfort, planning and dreaming about that project that we sort of postponed and postponed until the husband's work will allow for it (and we still do not know if it will be in Ireland (rep.) or Brittany. sigh) to envy you both your independence and surroundings but also trying to enjoy to the fullest the comfort and ease in which I am allowed to pass this crisis. I wish you best of health and am so grateful that you let us peak. Thank you
Although further north we have had much less snow and I have been able to wander out and find some things to add to the salad. Bittercress is such a cheery little plant and now having added sow thistle to my creeping knowledge store of edible wilds I feel options are widening. Ground elder growing through fallen leaves is an exciting shade of green. Let me know if you need more acorns.
Lucky you to have ground elder coming up. One of my early spring favourites. And thanks for the kind offer of acorns. I think I’m ok on them atm but will be sure to get in touch before starving :) :) Thanks for reading my posts.
Your Snow on Toast post has me chuckling though. I'm in a drafty wooden cabin on the windy Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall but wouldnt be anywhere else at this time! Hot infusions of dried nettle or Rosebay Willow herb is helping to keep me warm and I make a mean Hedgerow pesto. Thanks so much for your inspirations x
Such a joy to read you. You keep a good sense of humour. I enjoy very much your Instagram post too...thank you for sharing your stories, they are inspiring
Yes! I was reading the Alt Tags and loving you for doing them! sending you huge, tight, virtual hugs; I can't imagine how you are surviving wild food on top of Brexit and lockdown; but you have my love and respect; and I'm trying to channel them over to you in the form of a coffee/cake/hug/3 in 1 kind of emotional transfer; I'm sure its no substitute; but still hope you get the intent!! xx
Thanks Steve. You’ve got me trying to imagine ‘the other half’ that I’m not :) Whilst my life is very simple I feel so rich to live in the countryside with space around me. I’m keenly aware that many people are in lockdown in flats and cities and my heart goes out to them. I have lived in cities before. Thanks for reading my blog.
this winter is hard, and I assume that experiencing the "hard" was part of your plan. but I feel that these experiences are "lessons" too (which for now I am absorbing from the comfort of my sofa, I am waiting for the sun to come out more to hopefully get that miner's lettuce patch I found into "better sizes" but overall you seemed "ahead" of this area of Germany for most of the year. I guess the "color" is one of the reasons why - where it grew - chilis became such a staple for winter food. (kimchi being a traditional winter food, even if there is plenty of fermented side dishes around the year): I wonder if condiments could be rendered with an eye to color and keeping-ability, to supplement the "delicious looking browns" I am so torn, stuck here in my comfort, planning and dreaming about that project that we sort of postponed and postponed until the husband's work will allow for it (and we still do not know if it will be in Ireland (rep.) or Brittany. sigh) to envy you both your independence and surroundings but also trying to enjoy to the fullest the comfort and ease in which I am allowed to pass this crisis. I wish you best of health and am so grateful that you let us peak. Thank you
sonja
I hope all your plans work out and your dreams come true!
Brilliant
Although further north we have had much less snow and I have been able to wander out and find some things to add to the salad. Bittercress is such a cheery little plant and now having added sow thistle to my creeping knowledge store of edible wilds I feel options are widening. Ground elder growing through fallen leaves is an exciting shade of green. Let me know if you need more acorns.
Lucky you to have ground elder coming up. One of my early spring favourites. And thanks for the kind offer of acorns. I think I’m ok on them atm but will be sure to get in touch before starving :) :) Thanks for reading my posts.
Your Snow on Toast post has me chuckling though. I'm in a drafty wooden cabin on the windy Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall but wouldnt be anywhere else at this time! Hot infusions of dried nettle or Rosebay Willow herb is helping to keep me warm and I make a mean Hedgerow pesto. Thanks so much for your inspirations x
Thanks for painting such a beautiful picture of where you are. I’m with your in spirit!
Fascinating read Monica! 💚
Such a joy to read you. You keep a good sense of humour. I enjoy very much your Instagram post too...thank you for sharing your stories, they are inspiring
If ye cannae laugh! Heh heh.
A very uplifting post at this frightening time foe everyone.
Monica's knowledge is amazing and hopefully there will be a time when we can vist the Bathgate shop again.
Thank you Elizabeth. It can be hard to stay positive but vital I find!
I agree with you Monica that it can be difficult to stay positive in these times, but trying to find something each day.
Thank you for the wonderful inspiration, you are amazing. Your writing is comforting and encouraging, just what is needed right now.
Thanks Isobel. It’s a tough time. I hope you are finding some joy in it all.
Fantastic. How the other half live! Bracing yet joy ringing.
Yes! I was reading the Alt Tags and loving you for doing them! sending you huge, tight, virtual hugs; I can't imagine how you are surviving wild food on top of Brexit and lockdown; but you have my love and respect; and I'm trying to channel them over to you in the form of a coffee/cake/hug/3 in 1 kind of emotional transfer; I'm sure its no substitute; but still hope you get the intent!! xx
Aw. I’m glad you got the secret message of the alt tag ;)
Thanks Steve. You’ve got me trying to imagine ‘the other half’ that I’m not :) Whilst my life is very simple I feel so rich to live in the countryside with space around me. I’m keenly aware that many people are in lockdown in flats and cities and my heart goes out to them. I have lived in cities before. Thanks for reading my blog.