The blackberries are amazing this year. Every hedge seems to be stuffed full of big, fat juicy ones so we've been keenly foraging. This week's home-grown produce included Apple & Blackberry Juice (completely delicious and has used up loads of our boring cookers) and Apple & Blackberry Jam (more like a thick jelly really, but tippety-top on toast). We've also simmered the odd handful with a bit of sugar for a few minutes and served up the thick syrup that looks like congealed blood over the top of ice-cream. Mmm, Mmm, Mmm.
I've also had my first spider's-web-up-nostrils moment this week. Every year at this time, you just cannot be out in the garden without walking smack bang straight into one. But just why, no matter how tall you are, do they always have to be at face height? Anyway, for anyone feeling bereft of September spiders, here's an edible version to make with the kids. Take two round cheese biscuits and sandwich together with some cream cheese. Then stick eight twiglets or chipsticks into the cheese to resemble legs and add a couple of sultanas for eyes. Snacktastic!
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