Author: arabellasambrosia

I am an Englishwoman who cooks, grows vegetables, hunts, shoots, fishes, sails and more in the Essex countryside

The Rat Pack

Pest Control Officers Click on photo for the bigger picture. 3 Patterdale terriers and a Cocker Spaniel . In descending order of seniority, they are Lilly, Florence, Henry and new recruit Poppy the puppy. A formidable team

What’s in the Garden

not a lot growing yet, except broad beans and globe artichokes click on photo to read more

The Cupboard is Bare

March is the “Hungry Gap ” month. Thank Goodness for a Larder full of last Summer’s Harvest.Just keep the door shut!