les gorges de l'artuby, la martre

A scenic 30 minute drive by car away & you arrive at this gorgeous spot where you can walk along the water, swim & picnic.

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Constellation.

Basil & Calendula officinalis (Pot Marigold)

 

Basil left over in the vegetable garden can be chopped up and stored in small portions in the freezer. So whenever there is an urge for pesto during winter just defrost a portion and it is ready for use.

With the Calendula flowers which I have been collecting & drying daily since June I make cold infused Calendula oil.

Pack a glass jar tightly with the dried & fresh Calendula petals and cover completely with oliveoil. Put the lid on and leave it for 3 to 4 weeks in a cool & light space (I prefer not to put it in the sun but some people do). Turn the jar daily upside down. Strain & squeeze the oil out. The cold infused Calendula oil is ready for use.

Calendula is an antiseptic, antifungal and astringent remedy for many skin problems, inflammations and minor injuries.

Pickled green tomatoes & peppers relish.

With all the green tomatoes, peppers & pimentos still left over in the vegetable garden we can make a delicious relish.

Chop a few red onions, the green tomatoes & peppers fine; sprinkle some salt on it and drain in a strainer for 3 hours.

Place chopped vegetables and the pimentos in a pot, add cidre vinegar (1/3 of volume) & cane sugar (1/4 of volume) & coriander seeds.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until thickened.

The relish is ready and can be stored in small jars.

A delicious pickled sweet & sour side dish which enhances any kind of meal during winter!!!

Daizies thrive in the olivegrove during the Indian summer.