beer cosies ?

okay so maybe beer cosies isn't quite

a catch phrase for a new product

but here they are

pilsner sized stubbie coolers

ruggedly handsome  . . .

rather then floppy off cuts from a wet suit

that sag on your svelte pilsner bottle

these little beauties are made from pure Australian wool

hand crocheted 

then felted

to snuggle your brewski

and keep your mitts from chilling

and your beer form warming

so while Sam has been running

the test kitchen the cafes stocks

are slowly creeping in the door

its not all about the food !

cheerio

Lee

sunrise colours

quietly growing

Italian Parsley

 despite the wild weather we are having at the moment

the new seasons plants for the cafe trundle along

purpled Peppermint leaves are starting to sprout

ready for cups of piping hot tea

Peppermint

acid green leaves of the salad green

French Sorrel are vigorous despite

a dose of -5oC frost last week

French Sorrel

and the ever reliable Italian Parsley

just doesn't stop producing

in fact its flavour is all the stronger through the colder months

making it excellent in Winter comfort food

Enjoy the Roaring 40's !

Cheerio

Lee

58 1/4 days to go!

Good Evening Visitors,

Apologies for the delay in an update about the nougat - my sticky mass that was the result of attempt #1 was well, a sticky mass,  - lessons learnt and attempt #2 will hopefully result is much less dissapointment!

This evening marks 58 1/4 days till the opening of our little cafe/gallery and as I get to spent more time at Ilk I am always sidelined in awe of the beauty of the Tamar river, what a vista to behold - so we are working hard to make a little spot where you can come and get a good feed and share the view.....




                                      

                                      

 

And Ilk that has the pleasure of looking out across the river to the hills...