An extremely short run of the lunch log for December due to a visit to family (not a trivial matter) and Christmas shenanigans. Week 48 Week 49

Brr! Just before it truly turns cold, it was nice to have some sushi though warm roasts or hot rice starts to become a favourable staple. Week 44 Week 45 Week 46 Week 47

October truly shines for mushrooms as the weather has changed into Autumn proper, though I’m not familiar with enough areas to go forage for the elusive bumper crop. Well, at least I can make use of (the single) one gathered in confidence *and* permission of the landowner. Week 39 Week 40 Week 41 Week 42 […]

As far as seasons go September was like an extension of summer which gradually cooled, though I’d say my parents would find it too cold. Week 35 Week 36 Week 37 Week 38

With the hotter days of August, I get access to a greater selection of fruit; but I can’t resist going for the more tropical varieties to match the season. Cold dishes like are welcome, though there is little excuse for making sushi any season. Week 31 Week 32 Week 33 Week 34

July, which really shows summer is in full swing, starts bringing in some rather exciting produce that is a seasonal treat especially if you forgo big supermarkets. My local farm shop (it *is* a working farm, which happens to sell fresh produce) is very much in tune with the cycles of the year, and apart […]

Made a batch of ganmadoki though this time I just pan-fried them rather than the non-traditional ovenated method. Lots of ‘cupboard staples’ abound: frozen prawns, frozen salmon portions and boiled eggs.