Bits and pieces by Lois

A perforated pot

Do you think this was to hold embers or some other slow burning material to give out heat? Do you think a candle was put inside to give out light, and maybe was it used outside on summer evenings? Do you think rose petals and spices were kept in it as a sort of pot […]

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Food by Lois

More soupy tales

I’m getting a little carried away with my soup making now… leek and potato yesterday, a version of minestrone the day before! My technique has certainly improved but I still have a texture/flavour balance problem… so any advice would be welcome. My soups are always very thick, and I do mean very thick… how do […]

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