Carrots in action

There are many benefits from having an allotment (physical exercise, and the chance to meet new people among 'em), but for Spuds and me a core reason for taking on ours is to be able to enjoy food we have grown ourselves, free from additives, preservatives and "flavourings." A few days ago we picked the first of our carrots and the last of our fennel, and last night Spuds set to work. Here is the result (carrots steamed, fennel roasted for about 35 mins at 180° with a bit of olive oil and a dash of salt) - peas and mash remain, for the moment, an aspiration.

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  1. AnonymousDecember 4, 2022 at 12:47 AM

    Looks delicious

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  2. DawnDecember 4, 2022 at 1:00 AM

    I agree with the comment above - that meal looks great. Were the mashed potatoes from the allotment too? Or should I say did Spuds use her own spuds? I didn't realise how little flavour shop bought vegetables have until eating the ones from the allotment.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 4, 2022 at 12:53 PM

    Looks amazing. So yummy and to have grown your own is an accomplishment 😊👍👍👍

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2022 at 10:27 PM

    Looks delicious - a real English dinner selection.

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