Dalarna
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Today was the day when it was finally time to pick berries! I love having red currants in my yoghurt and smoothies. They are sour, even when they are ripe. My daughter don’t enjoy eating them straight from the bush (perhaps that is an acquired taste) but she loves the jam and lemonade I make.…
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I told you in a previous post that I am keeping a close eye at my berry bushes to discover when the berries are ripe (hopefully before the birds discover it.) Today I discovered that some of the red currants (and black currants) are ready for picking. The red ones are so refreshing! I love…
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Therador is perhaps my favourite variety of garlic. I LOVE the taste, it is not sharp or pungent, still intense but with a sweetness to it. It is a soft neck garlic (the ones you can braid,) an early variety that is easy to grow even in more challenging conditions. In my experience this variety…
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Last night featured a significant thunderstorm, disrupting sleep and prompting weather warnings for today. Despite planning to bike to the allotment, heavy rain led to staying home. Instead, Maria enjoyed a refreshing 7.5 km ride around Lake Runn, finding peace and rest in the spontaneous joyride.
