Monthly Archives: September 2010

Cheese & tomato muffins. Yum.

Posted on September 25, 2010 by chezgardner

  Quick and simple to make. Although my attempts to make GG eat a tomato, however cunningly disguised, failed miserably. 6-8 cherry tomatoes, chopped 100g grated mature cheddar 225g self-raising flour 175ml milk 55ml olive oil 1 egg Mix it all … Continue reading →

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The Bookshelf

Posted on September 18, 2010 by chezgardner

A blog conversation at work last week on how do you shelve your books? had me itching, ITCHING to rearrange my bookshelves at home. I’m a librarian, so while at work it’s strictly Library of Congress, at home it’s a … Continue reading →

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Jump!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by chezgardner

To my immense delight, my long-lusted after copy of Jilly Cooper’s new book Jump! was waiting for me upon my return from work. A quick look at the cast of characters confirms Rupert Campbell-Black and the Lloyd-Foxes are indeed present, but not … Continue reading →

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The Laughton Country Show

Posted on September 11, 2010 by chezgardner

Where can one find tractors, an elephant, a Native American Indian (on weekends only), New York garb, an egg cup display (the Postman Pat one got us particularly excited), a miniature Can Can girls museum, fairground organs, the obligatory dream catcher and … Continue reading →

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Green tomato chutney

Posted on September 10, 2010 by chezgardner

A glut of green tomatoes could only mean one thing – chutney making time. With Chris just about having recovered from last years ever so slightly unsuccessful marrow chutney :  Me – “is it nice?”, Him – “yes”, Me – “shall I make you a … Continue reading →

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