…FINDING SPRING

They are an excellent preserved fruit and a handy store cupboard stand-by. They can be used in any recipe calling for citrus peel. I even use them instrad of raisins in a whole host of recipes and eat them as snacks or use as toppings for salads. Rose hips are very high in vitamin C and make an excellent winter supplement

Like many late autumn fruit it’s best to pick rose hips after the first frost when they are fully ripe. Snap off the tails of the hips as close to the fruit as possible then spread the hips out on a clean surface (I tend to spread newspaper on a table and spread them out there). Allow to dry partially (when the skins begin to wrinkle) then split the hips and remove all the seeds with a small spoon or a pointed knife (be certain to remove all the seeds, as these can catch in the throat). Return the hips to your drying surface and allow to dry our completely (they must be completely dry, or they will not store) then either freeze in bags (they will keep indefinitely) or place in a clean jar and store in the refrigerator (they will keep for several months).

photos by Michela Del Forno www.weddingphotos.it

So great to have Catherine back with the certainty that the unique moments and feelings and emotions of another couple who have chosen to get married at The Lazy Olive will be caught once again by her sensitive and careful eye in total freshness and spontaneity.

Another celebration of love told moment by moment by Catherine’s vibrant photos that are not just technically and aesthetically remarkable, but are always the touching story of feelings magically portrayed by this talented photographer. So many wedding photographers cannot put aside their ego producing just “beautiful photos”, aesthetically impeccable, self-celebrative images. Catherine is one of the few who can obtain stunning shots totally focused on catching the vibe of the moment, celebrating love and feelings, catching emotions.

Her wedding photos reproduce the heartbeat of the moment and are memories of incomparable value.

Thank you Cat!

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He’s also doing a range of great organic sauces and preserves which are mouth-watering. We got so excited that we came home with a couple of Gianluca blend piglets to look after.

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