Comments for Dav's bit o the web

Comment on Day 4 – Verbier to Cabane de Louvie by Jo

Jo — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:10:38 +0000

3 very blue things, 1st two very pretty, 3rd, not so much…

Comment on 4 minute chocolate mug cake by Mrs C

Mrs C — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:27:16 +0000

I know what I’m going to be trying later today!

Comment on Glenmorangie Tasting by Dav

Dav — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:52:12 +0000

Sorry that was such a wall of text, I ran out of time to dig out some photos to break up the flow a bit and, well, once you’ve seen a close up of a glass of whisky you’ve seen them all.

Comment on Hairy Bikers book signing by Mrs C

Mrs C — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:34:10 +0000

I’m so jealous!

Definitely want a copy of their Mum knows Best book – dropping lost of hints to Mr C for Valentines day!

Comment on Fudge by Neil

Neil — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:33:53 +0000

@Dav Glad you mentioned that, as I was wondering if I needed to go out and buy the approx. 5 times more expensive "Creme double" here, but can now get away with normal cream.

Comment on Garden tidying and a moment of Dear Diary by Mrs C

Mrs C — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:01:35 +0000

Growing up’s boring!

But probably ought to tell you that I’ve packed in my job. I leave at Christmas. Been hating it for a while and have noting else planned yet. Not sure it’s a very grown up thing to do (neither does my Dad!) but looking forwards to actually doing a little less if you know what I mean – and hopefully enjoying the simple things a bit more. Catch you soon I hope.

Comment on Fudge by Dav

Dav — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:37:24 +0000

I forgot to mention, check the fat content of the cream carefully,it needs to be at least 20% for it to work. I was using 39% double cream from a reasonably premium brand

Comment on Plum and Courgette Chutney by cal orey

cal orey — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:27:49 +0000

appreciate your post. appreciate your efforts to preserve the last of summer. foolproof chutney recipes? in one of my books on vinegar. made me think of ‘em.

Comment on Bruichladdich Academy – The voyage home and one week on by Armin

Armin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:52:50 +0000

The thanks goes to you, I really enjoyed your account of your time at Bruichladdich. Very interesting to read and I learned quite a lot from it!

Comment on Bruichladdich Academy – Lochgoilhead to Bruichladdich by Neil

Neil — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:25:41 +0000

“Arriving at Bruichladdich was fun, the yard was very busy with tourists and it took me 3 goes before I could get in the gates. The shop was well stocked and if I’d have had more than zero mobile reception, I could have phoned the office and waved to the webcam”

If you want I can send you a pic of you on the webcam in the stillroom?
Neil

Comment on Bruichladdich Academy – Grain to spirit by Paul M

Paul M — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:04:49 +0000

Loving your blog at Bruichladdich – we have been there the last two years for the festival – and know Jim and Duncan well now. The academy sounds fantastic – never knew it was so hands on – and so early starts.

I would ask Jim about his special screen wash he used years ago – in deepest winter time – I think it has quiet a high proof.

Enjoy

Comment on Blackberry and Apple Fruit Leather by Jo

Jo — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:18:41 +0000

Technically those are ferns.
:p

Comment on Bruichladdich Academy – Lochgoilhead to Bruichladdich by Mrs C

Mrs C — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:40:20 +0000

Wow – just caught up with your blog and seen what you’re up to. All sounds fantastic fun! Looking forward to hearing more about it all and hopefully learning from the master at some point in the future!

Comment on icmp ping connection monitor script by Dav

Dav — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:26:20 +0000

bah, that code was indented before I posted it..

Comment on Squash and sage ravioli by Mrs C

Mrs C — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:33:19 +0000

Making my own pasta has always scared me in the past, but maybe it’s time I should give it a go. And I do love squash.

Comment on Strawberries! by Dav

Dav — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:57:13 +0000

Hello,

Strawberries are one of those plants that really don’t mind where they grow, so I wouldn’t worry about whether you’re growing them in open ground or in a planter. The season starts in mid summer and lasts as long as your plants have flowers for. You can extend the season at both ends by bringing the plants on under cover, like a poly tunnel or indoors. I once had fresh strawberries over christmas from a plant I kept in a cool windy spot outside and then brought indoors at the start of autumn.

If you’re growing them for retail fruit production, then you’ll need one of the more modern hybrid varieties bred for an optimum yield in your growing conditions.

I’m not qualified to recommend a specific named variety for you, but luckily I don’t have to. I’ve done a bit of Googling about, see if you can talk this person into selling you a few creepers of his local hybrid for you to grow on. Otherwise I’d ask somebody like the Royal Horticultural Society.

http://www.indonesialogue.com/destinations/strawberry-fields-nangkojajar-east-java.html

Comment on Progress in the garden by Mrs C

Mrs C — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:45:26 +0000

Come July Mr C and I may well be coming to you for some gardening advice as it now looks like we’re going to be garden owners in the summer!

Comment on Waiting for Godot by Mrs C

Mrs C — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:42:08 +0000

Thanks for the review Dav. Mr C and I are off to see it down in London early next month and are certainly looking forward to it.

Comment on Strawberries! by strawberry planter

strawberry planter — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:28:55 +0000

what easiest variety of strawberry to be planted at a planter?? what is the season affect strawberry growth??

i’m sorry my english language so bad..he

Comment on Beningbrough Hall by Dav

Dav — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:15:53 +0000

Hello! Yes, you’re quite correct, I completely forgot, so thank you for bringing it up. I didn’t pop into the well signposted farm shop on my way out, mostly because it looked rather busy but also because I’m lucky enough to live very near another farm shop. I am highly in favour of produce with provenance and in season, everything I’ve read about the Beningbrough Home Farm is in keeping with that. It’s also worth noting that it’s within reasonable reach of North York by bicycle if it’s a nice enough day, there are plenty of bike racks.