tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post4436747969518554577..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Simply take some strawberries, and vegetables!Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24845221017085203072013-08-14T13:55:51.253+01:002013-08-14T13:55:51.253+01:00The lasagne is really good made with roasted veget...The lasagne is really good made with roasted vegetables and a good dish when all the family come visiting as you can have it already prepared.<br />The apricot is better than the strawberry - I think.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87842497606592469112013-08-14T11:46:11.040+01:002013-08-14T11:46:11.040+01:00I haven't yet tried the recipe with strawberri...I haven't yet tried the recipe with strawberries, Rosemary, as they aren't at all cheap in the shops here, but I will next year. DH and I aren't big meat eaters either, so your wonderful lasagne recipe sounds like a must for us. Many thanks.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-33688712488305078762013-08-13T17:32:08.378+01:002013-08-13T17:32:08.378+01:00I don't see why it should not work. The aprico...I don't see why it should not work. The apricot was the most successful of the two that I made, the strawberry was more runny, but lovely on ice cream and in yogurt.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14126929702841860472013-08-13T15:23:06.288+01:002013-08-13T15:23:06.288+01:00I have never tried to make a jam, all that sugar t...I have never tried to make a jam, all that sugar thermometer thing put me off but this looks like a much nicer recipe Rosemary. I wonder if I could use this method for gooseberries? When we have lasagne it is always a veggie version which is inevitably so big that it lasts a couple of days. One of my faves.Mr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-58409012536277707612013-08-12T19:42:43.910+01:002013-08-12T19:42:43.910+01:00Dear Mark - I just went to check out that bowl whi...Dear Mark - I just went to check out that bowl which I think is Chinese, and they do look like peonies. The bottom of the bowl inside is gold with an exotic bird sitting in a blossom tree.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-376023935009011952013-08-12T19:39:17.126+01:002013-08-12T19:39:17.126+01:00The apricot preserve is really moorish and delicio...The apricot preserve is really moorish and delicious - so glad that you have got plenty made to help you through those winter months Gina.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-46947112634551802022013-08-12T19:36:28.338+01:002013-08-12T19:36:28.338+01:00Thank you Yoko that is very kind of you to say. So...Thank you Yoko that is very kind of you to say. Sometimes I just can't resist showing a recipe especially when such attractive fruits are in season.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74135615410204226892013-08-12T17:05:03.636+01:002013-08-12T17:05:03.636+01:00Dear Rosemary,
I'm late to this posting, but ...Dear Rosemary,<br /><br />I'm late to this posting, but wanted to add that your lasagne looks mouth-wateringly good! The yogurt bowl with the three bright flowers (peonies?) is beautiful. That extra bit of color is stunning!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-27361513987511243072013-08-12T14:08:47.701+01:002013-08-12T14:08:47.701+01:00Dear Rosemary, Thank you for sharing this simple r...Dear Rosemary, Thank you for sharing this simple recipe and also your earlier apricot preserves recipe. Apricots have been abundant around here and I have already made 2 very large batches. Nothing could be more simple or more successful. ox, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35994351290173469902013-08-12T02:59:04.959+01:002013-08-12T02:59:04.959+01:00You fill your blog with this kind of mouth-waterin...You fill your blog with this kind of mouth-watering post from time to time, rosemary. Each time, I’ve enjoyed the photos, the dishes, and your lovely kitchen wares and utensils, and this time, too! <br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21718307067240601792013-08-11T21:28:27.414+01:002013-08-11T21:28:27.414+01:00Actually I haven't tried vanilla pods in the j...Actually I haven't tried vanilla pods in the jam, but I can imagine that it would be lovely. I do love vanilla, but at the moment I have run out of pods, you have reminded me to get some more.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67059951736072377272013-08-11T21:20:22.352+01:002013-08-11T21:20:22.352+01:00I must say I love quince jelly with cheese, so I t...I must say I love quince jelly with cheese, so I think that you are very fortunate to have a glut of them. Personally I am a great fan of Nigel Slater so take a look here:-<br />http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/nov/29/nigel-slater-recipes-quinceRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-49443571984934277862013-08-11T21:19:02.892+01:002013-08-11T21:19:02.892+01:00yumyum, looking GREAT+so delicious...have you trie...yumyum, looking GREAT+so delicious...have you tried adding some vanilla (pods/caviar=the black dots) to strawberry jam? its simply mind-blowing mix!will go to check your apricot post now...I am a real fruit junkie:-)Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140172049422342259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82546309518862894172013-08-11T21:01:35.980+01:002013-08-11T21:01:35.980+01:00I'd love some tips for an up-coming glut of qu...I'd love some tips for an up-coming glut of quinces ! They are so beautiful & fragrant when they ripen that I keep a basket of them in the kitchen, but I struggle to think what else to do with them, besides the usual jelly & "cheese".nillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733433402466612700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-19379986909323652262013-08-11T13:39:52.637+01:002013-08-11T13:39:52.637+01:00So pleased Marian - just about to do ourselves a s...So pleased Marian - just about to do ourselves a scone with some apricot jam and dollop of cream with a cup of tea. Do try the lasagne we all think that it is really tasty and delicious, plus it is easy to do.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87524522618435837682013-08-11T13:19:47.208+01:002013-08-11T13:19:47.208+01:00Love it when you share recipes Rosemary! The peach...Love it when you share recipes Rosemary! The peaches jam I made is savoured by everyone. The lasagne recipe will be tried out as well, as I love vegetable lasagna. flowersandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262453899981838266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35120786576353602122013-08-11T10:10:55.717+01:002013-08-11T10:10:55.717+01:00I don't know whether you have or ever saw the ...I don't know whether you have or ever saw the queen of cooking, Delia Smith in Australia, but it is her recipe that I use. I too had forgotten about it but the grandchildren will be here at the end of the month and they love it. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-61327566274263192342013-08-11T10:08:10.714+01:002013-08-11T10:08:10.714+01:00Many years ago it was difficult to find interestin...Many years ago it was difficult to find interesting vegetables, but now there is a great selection that you can buy and grow - some of the colours of them mixed together look wonderful.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-91946995243960708902013-08-11T10:06:03.088+01:002013-08-11T10:06:03.088+01:00Yes, I have tried balsamic vinegar on strawberries...Yes, I have tried balsamic vinegar on strawberries, and it is good, but sometimes I forget, thanks for reminding me.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-35571669515916784292013-08-11T10:04:42.670+01:002013-08-11T10:04:42.670+01:00Hello Dimi - do give it a try, I am sure you are a...Hello Dimi - do give it a try, I am sure you are able to buy or have in your garden lots of wonderful vegetables.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-84445043736076764482013-08-11T09:04:01.293+01:002013-08-11T09:04:01.293+01:00Strawberries are the Queen of fruit, I believe, an...Strawberries are the Queen of fruit, I believe, and your jam looks mouth-watering!<br />I love a vegetable lasagne; thank you for reminding me, I have not made it for quite some time. Have a delicious weekend.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-56371955167162605052013-08-11T06:53:28.842+01:002013-08-11T06:53:28.842+01:00It's just great to share your recipies. At my ...It's just great to share your recipies. At my home we are using meat less than we did before. Vegetables have a beautiful taste in combination with herbs.<br />Have a wonderful day Rosemary.Marijkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848940570958437408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44167047614875492622013-08-10T22:20:40.968+01:002013-08-10T22:20:40.968+01:00Dear Rosemary,both of your recipes are great!!!
I&...Dear Rosemary,both of your recipes are great!!!<br />I'll try to cook the vegetable lasagna!!It must be very tasty!!!<br />Thank you for sharing!!!Have a lovely weekend!!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67359556207814631482013-08-10T21:34:25.493+01:002013-08-10T21:34:25.493+01:00Dear Madelief - I normally only make marmalade bec...Dear Madelief - I normally only make marmalade because we prefer the homemade to the shop bought, but have enjoyed making some preserves for a change.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-41624945945495481752013-08-10T21:31:26.960+01:002013-08-10T21:31:26.960+01:00Dear Sophia - thank you for calling - I know Minch...Dear Sophia - thank you for calling - I know Minchinhampton very well, one of our favourite little lunch time restaurants is on the High Street - The Kitchen, with their wonderful homemade cakes.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com