Monday 24 December 2012

Christmas Shopping


Went down the allotment today



It's a tradition, ever since getting an allotment to have our own brussels and parsnips at the Christmas table.


This year has been a success.


...despite everything.


Merry Christmas to you!

8 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas to you too Mal. Those brussels look great. What variety do you grow?? Mine always seems to open up..any tips?

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    1. Thanks Tany. Early Half Tall is pretty much the only variety I have grown. Being 1/2 tall they don't need to be staked and their roots stay pretty solidly fixed to the ground. Loose roots is said to be a major factor in sprouts "blowing". Having said that I have to admit that Brussels are not my favourite brassica - so they seem to grow successfully without even trying!

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    2. I love brussels...probably why I don't get any decent ones....do you think I can con them into thinking I don't like them for 2013?? lol

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  2. Happy Christmas!

    We are having a vegetarian indian feast with Bombay doses, daal and spinach paneer.... Oh and Brussels sprouts.....

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    1. Haven't made dosas for years Ray. Perhaps I will again soon. Nice that you still have a place for brussels. Spiced or plain boiled?

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  3. Hope you had a good Christmas Mal - our Christmas vegetables are still in the buckets

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    1. Sue, Hope all is back on an even keel after what must have been a horrendous Christmas! Please keep us posted.

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    2. So far we are taking one day at a time and so far so good. Appointment at ENT clinic on Monday so we will see whether we can cook again!

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