[…] to my observation in our Climates, where those sharp winds do rather flanker than blow fully opposite upon our Plantations, they thrive best […]

Chicken bouillabaisse with Rouille … I'm taking some liberties by calling this recipe a bouillabaisse. The classic recipe, of course, is a venerable fish stew that originated in Marseille. It's flavored with saffron and garnished with a rouille sauce. … To serve, divide the bouillabaisse among 4 soup plates and top with the Rouille.

I have recently reclad the south-west facing side of my single-storey cottage […]. I now want to plant some climbers of more manageable proportions to soften the building.

Well, I'm blamed! Come that close agin and me watchin' too. Misfooled me. I'll give him that much.