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All other gifts appertinent to man, as the malice of this age shapes them

All other gifts appertinent to man, as the malice of this age shapes them
are not worth a gooseberry
William Shakespeare

Originally shared by Jon “the chef” Hole

Gooseberries just in season picked in Cornwall at the weekend not many but enough for
Gooseberry and Sage sauce
With their fragrant acidity, gooseberries make a great sauce for meat – try this with roast pork or pork chops.

1/2 lb gooseberries, topped and tailed
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp finely chopped sage
drop of water

Bring to a simmer and cook gently, stirring from time to time, for 10-15 minutes
Now just got to find some fresh Sage .

These characterful berries have a long association with
British cooking
Way back in the 1600s, herbalist Nicholas Culpeper talked of them being scalded, baked or eaten raw; there are recipes for them in Hannah Glasse's Art Of Cookery (1747), in Eliza Acton's Modern Cookery (1845) and Mrs Beeton's Book Of Household Management (1861).

Gooseberry wine,
gooseberry sauce,
gooseberry pudding,
gooseberry jam and jelly
These simple dishes are gifts from a time when richness of flavour was appreciated as much as sweetness.
#Gooseberry

Shining Witness ( Thomas ) with Marty in the background.

Shining Witness ( Thomas ) with Marty in the background.
Up close in with the horses.
Ridden by Eliza
Breed 7/8 Thoroughbred 1/8 Holsteiner
Shining Spirit Sire
Oriental Law Dam
and
Dam Sire
Law Breaker
#Horses in #Cornwall

Bath Gin of a Different Persuasion

Bath Gin of a Different Persuasion
So how does one create the recipe for a singular and exclusive spirit like Bath Gin?
It was up to the expert mixologists to find the most distinctive ingredients they could, and throw themselves into the task of creating something modern, fresh and moreish.
The result?
A drink that is as exceptional and engaging as Jane Austen herself, using two unique combined ingredients of
Wormwood and Kaffir lime leaves.
http://www.thebathgincompany.co.uk/

To early in the day to pop in.
Sun not past the Yard arms ;)
#Bath #Gin

Sacrilege ? or Not ??????

Sacrilege ? or Not ??????
aHole lotta lurving ;)
https://soundcloud.com/dance-corner/led-zeppelin-whole-lotta-love-christian-vlad-re-work?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=googleplus

Rowestown Magpie ( Marty ) Back with my old Irish friend

Rowestown Magpie ( Marty ) Back with my old Irish friend
Hang out with the horses .Chicken lays eggs in the hay Marty moves the eggs with his mouth :o) the best of friends. #Cornwall

Calvados Empty i am afraid. :o)

Calvados Empty i am afraid. :o)

The first known Norman distillation was carried out by "Lord" de Gouberville in 1553, and the guild for cider distillation wThe first known Norman distillation was carried out by "Lord" de Gouberville in 1553, and the guild for cider distillationas created about 50 years later in 1606.

In the 17th century, the traditional cider farms expanded, but taxation and prohibition of cider brandies were enforced elsewhere than Brittany, Maine, and Normandy.
The area called "Calvados" was created after the French Revolution, but eau de vie de cidre was already called calvados in common usage.

In the 19th century, output increased with industrial distillation and the working class fashion for café-calva.

When a phylloxera outbreak in the last quarter of the 19th century devastated the vineyards of France and Europe, calvados experienced a "golden age". During World War I, cider brandy was requisitioned for use in armaments due to its alcohol content.
The appellation contrôlée regulations officially gave calvados a protected name in 1942. After the war, many cider houses and distilleries were reconstructed, mainly in the Pays d'Auge.

Many of the traditional farmhouse structures were replaced by modern agriculture with high output.
The Calvados appellation system was revised in 1984 and 1996. Pommeau got its recognition in 1991; in 1997, an appellation for Domfront with 30% pears was created.

Cider brandy is also made in the UK, and appears in records going back to 1678. Somerset cider brandy gained European protected geographical indication

Zen moment in #Cornwall :)

Zen moment in #Cornwall :)

Rib of Beef with a Spiced Coffee Rub cooking over Apple wood.

Rib of Beef with a Spiced Coffee Rub cooking over Apple wood.
Come back in 2 hours ;)
Off to hunt fresh real Horseradish
#Cornwall

Road Trip Arrived, building the cooker ;)

Road Trip Arrived, building the cooker ;)
#Cornwall