CHEESE BISCUITS

Basic dough is 150g self-raising flour; 80g butter, splash of olive oil, pinch of salt and 50g cheese plus 25g to top before cooking for 10 min at 220C. I think dough in fridge for 30 minutes might be good?

Variations with types of cheese, I think a little parmesan. Then divide the dough and add separately basil, rosemary, garlic, pepper, chilli, lemon zest, parsley, mint(Moroccan), mint (ginger). Dust with smoked paprika and sesame seeds? Recipe below for added inspiration/experiment. Get the variants ready before hand – all finely chopped. To make all options and combinations I might double up basic ingredients for the dough.

MINTED

Lovers of mint look no further. I am just planting out 18 types of mint and hope to have a few more shortly.

I am not sure why, but I have Japanese;l Spanish; Moroccan; Inguano; Curly; Garden; Mojito; Strawberry; White peppermint; Banana; Pineapple; Chocolate; Basil; Berries and cream; Apple; Eau de Cologne; Spearmint; then Lemon balm and Lemon bergamot. And I am on the lookout for a couple more!

I think I might offer a Christmas collection of dried mints, or experiment with a tea mix.

I also have sage, rosemary, tarragon, oregano, sweet basil, greek basil, lemon basil, lemon thyme, thyme, creeping thyme, dill, pot marigold, nasturtium, fennel, parsley, hot and spicy oregano, bay. Donations welcome!

HONEYSUCKLE

The scent of honeysuckle and wisteria first light is fantastic – when it is dry enough. I think I will dry some flowers for …. whatever? Maybe just the scent, wine would be good, but I am not sure.

CROWD FARMING

I have just received my second purchase from Crowd Farming Both times the deliveries have been fast and the quality excellent. Firstly clementines then olive oil. The price is ok – not the cheapest but organic olive oil for £10 ltr is not bad.

GARIBALDI BISCUITS

I made these before and were much appreciated. I don’t know what I did with the recipe so looked up online. Why are they all so different? The proportions vary greatly! Anyway, here goes! Gone in 3 minutes – I guess that is a success then!