We are delighted to tell you that our FREE GCDA Greenwich Cookery Clubs are back, but this time we are online. Starting on the 26th of August. Eating well during these challenging times is so important for both our physical and mental health, so join us to cook along with our incredible tutor and try out … Continue Reading
GCDA Cookery Clubs Now Online
We are delighted to tell you that our FREE GCDA Greenwich Cookery Clubs are back, but this time we are online. Starting on the 26th of … Continue Reading
Wild about Cherries
Cherries are one of my favourite fruits. Luckily for me, there is a stand of wild cherries not too far from where I live. When the weather is … Continue Reading
A Staggering Sight
Last week in our Plumstead garden site, one of the residents made a guest appearance, to wit a female stag beetle which must have … Continue Reading
Purple Flower Power
Even before the recent rain finally arrived, there were still several randomly self-seeded plants. Tucked away in apparently inhospitable … Continue Reading
Walking with Dinosaurs
Walking with Dinosaurs was produced by the BBC in 1999. It was narrated by Kenneth Branagh, featuring state of the art CGI and original music. … Continue Reading
Oregon Grapes
Look out for Mahonia aquifolium on your next walk, be it locomotion to get to work or for the sake of exercise. It is often used in … Continue Reading
Lime Time
I had intended to mention lime leaves as something to eat earlier in spring. When I first thought of it they were yet to emerge, then time … Continue Reading
Root Veg Sweet and Savoury
Having a weekly veg box has compelled me to get creative to use up what I have to avoid wasting food. Making soup is an easy way to bring the … Continue Reading
Ash Keys
I spotted these ash keys on the way to work yesterday. They are the perfect size for pickling. If they are left to grow much larger they will … Continue Reading
Chips, Kind Of
One of the changes to my diet has been an increase in vegetable consumption. This is mainly because all eating houses are closed since I … Continue Reading
GCDA Cookery Clubs Now Online
We are delighted to tell you that our FREE GCDA Greenwich Cookery Clubs are back, but this time we are online. Starting on the 26th of August. Eating well during these challenging times is so important for both … Continue Reading
Wild about Cherries
Cherries are one of my favourite fruits. Luckily for me, there is a stand of wild cherries not too far from where I live. When the weather is right, they provide an abundant crop of small sour-sweet cherries. Two … Continue Reading
A Staggering Sight
Last week in our Plumstead garden site, one of the residents made a guest appearance, to wit a female stag beetle which must have popped out from the raised beds for a short perambulation before … Continue Reading