One of Hugh's this, but the chicken is definitely one of ours, a white sussex, as are the veg, early carrots, the first of the potatoes, onions and young leeks. A sprig of lemon thyme and bay leaves from the herb garden. A supper from the garden, how satisfying is that??
Hortensia (hydrangea) is able to justify it's place in any garden at this time of year, relatively maintenance free and just beautiful, only nature can create shades of colour like this, isn't this one just wonderful?
4kgs of ceps and enough chantrelles for a tasty omlette, now that's what we call an early Sunday morning forage, take a look at the second photo, a perfect example of a summer cep, a 'Bouchon de Champagne'
There she goes, Joanne dances at La Naute, the annual country dance spectacular, this is her 3rd year, she hasn't missed one and this year was better than ever, 13 dance groups participated and the grand finale was when all 13 took to the stage and danced to 'Saturday Night' there were thousands of spectators who all joined in what can only be described as a 'Grande Fete' well done Joanne, the only English lady out of them all !
Well, they not only look smart but in there new 'Browning body armour' bought specially from the States, Jess & Bonny are ready for the opening of the hunting season. Joanne will be tagging there new protectors with both names and telephone numbers, Tally Ho !!
