Nights are turning cool. I lit my fire for the first time a couple of days ago.
Got Chestnuts drying in a preserving pan over a trivet so they dont burn- I love them popped in soups and stews but not actually that keen on roasted Chestnuts.
I only foraged one 10 liter bucket this year from a local park, cos I still have some left over from last year and decided not to be so greedy this year.
Hot water cylinder is now switched off til late spring or even early summer if the nights are cool.
Afew things drying out like the stevia leaves for my teas. Lemon verbena for my bath and for teas. Beans are all dried and in jars.
Persimmons are almost ready to bring inside- I wait and watch the birds now. When they start taking an interest in them I know its time to bring them in or I dont/didnt get many.
I'm going to have another go at drying these. Last year I just did the one which was delicious. Hopefully, these will last me over my lean months.
My handmade pasta book just arrived and I am looking forward to experimenting with different types of both pasta and the sauces to go with them.
