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I feel your anxiety about the canned goods! This evening we had a delicious chuck roast from Oct. 2020! I'm doing better this year than last about rotating stock.

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Nov 13, 2022Liked by Tom & Kathy

Lovely to hear about the seasonal chores , inspirational as I will attempt to grow garlic and will make your pesto. Look forward to next month.

Thank you

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A lovely read again, thanks Tom and Kathy. The part about not wanting to use the preserved things really resonated - I am terrible for not wanting to “use up” the larder stash of preserves and then things going off! Must learn from you. Enjoy the rest of your Sunday x

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Nov 13, 2022Liked by Tom & Kathy

Hi Tom, hi Kathy

This was simpley lovely to read after I came in after mucking out the stables and redirecting some chickens, that were enjoying exploring new terrain for a while, back to their home... I made the stilton sausage rolls - absolutely delicious! I think I might just have to make them a regular ocurrence... And will try the pesto, too! Have a good Sunday

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Nov 13, 2022Liked by Tom & Kathy

Dear Kathy and Tom, once again a great read, thanks! Regarding the honey in the cider, how do you work out the right amount per volume of cider to get enough fizz but not a cider bomb? Best, Frank

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Nov 13, 2022Liked by Tom & Kathy

A lovely read 😀 And your store cupboard looks wonderful. I have a couple of shelves of assorted preserves ( not a patch on yours!) but I know that feeling of not wanting to open them!

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Nov 13, 2022Liked by Tom & Kathy

Your newsletter is a breath of fresh air. Your preserve cupboard reminds me of my childhood when my dad would sit for hours slicing beans, peeling shallots and blanching cauliflower heads. Thank you

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Your newsletters are so very inspiring (and such a cosy read!).

I have a few chickens, 2 pear trees, an acre and big dreams! It feels so daunting to start making more of the land we have-I don’t know where to start! But I started this morning by getting some garlic to plant, starting small. Thank you for the inspiration (and aspirations!) x

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