tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post6370306870729930543..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Urban Dreams Rural Realities. Book review.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-42271516386585821792012-11-01T21:53:35.739+00:002012-11-01T21:53:35.739+00:00Oh, thanks Ilona. I'm glad you didn't mind...Oh, thanks Ilona. I'm glad you didn't mind me telling him where to go!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01656390046187780127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-62492205160892258502012-11-01T12:35:48.029+00:002012-11-01T12:35:48.029+00:00Dear MQ - thanks for your kind wishes the other da...Dear MQ - thanks for your kind wishes the other day. I enjoyed your book review. I lead a very simple life (no central heating, no hot water (I boil a kettle to wash in)and only have two electric rings to cook on (although I have bought a microwave with combination facility). Admittedly, though, I have to move within 3 months and so my next place will have heating etc but think that I won't bother with it. I buy fruit/veg from local market but "top up" with reduced stuff from supermarkets. I grow mint for mint tea (I guzzle hot drinks all day to keep me warm) and still have salad leaves to pick. I flavour all my home cooked stuff with parsley. I always pick roadside blackerries every Autumn and, as the harvest was not so good this year, I have put them in brandy and will give bottles to my Mum and Dad for Christmas pressies. Yesterday, saw a box of Bramley apples by the roadside - free to anyone! I much prefer a degree of self sufficiency than buying it all in from vast supermarkets and shopping centres. NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87163913754193268662012-11-01T11:52:04.990+00:002012-11-01T11:52:04.990+00:00Found this book selling for 1p the other day, a ba...Found this book selling for 1p the other day, a bargain, so I treated myself. I have just read the first chapter and if it continues to be as well written, I KNOW I'm going to enjoy it. Like the author I have been devouring the contents of Gerald Seymours book of self sufficiency for more years than I care to remember, ha ha.<br /> I'm 60 now, and I still dream of a smallholding in the back of beyond. Instead, I read your blog and try to be as frugal as I can. It's as close as I can get I reckon. Thanks for all the hints and tips, Ilona. My day starts with a cup of tea, and your latest posting!Betshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895631713018065558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-91521479661264918782012-11-01T09:56:51.542+00:002012-11-01T09:56:51.542+00:00Thank you Maria. Mr Smith has taken a running jump...Thank you Maria. Mr Smith has taken a running jump, as do all my spammers. (cue flushing toilet, ha ha) Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79981694808404430772012-10-31T22:04:17.821+00:002012-10-31T22:04:17.821+00:00Get lost Mr Thomas Smith, we don't need no adv...Get lost Mr Thomas Smith, we don't need no advertising.<br /><br />Excuse my language on your blog Ilona, but honestly, nowhere are we safe from unwanted spam these days!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01656390046187780127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90087457973599685412012-10-31T20:19:50.605+00:002012-10-31T20:19:50.605+00:00That book sounds like the sort of read I`d enjoy. ...That book sounds like the sort of read I`d enjoy. Must see if I can get it from my library.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-49176298285110502372012-10-31T18:45:34.626+00:002012-10-31T18:45:34.626+00:00Hi Ilona. This looks interesting. Self sufficienc...Hi Ilona. This looks interesting. Self sufficiency and resourcefulness is a fascinating subject. Will try and get a copy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21140077094533683392012-10-31T18:14:40.784+00:002012-10-31T18:14:40.784+00:00That looks great. I loved The Good Life as a kid!!...That looks great. I loved The Good Life as a kid!! :)Bryallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077654752721624785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63876023647778640352012-10-31T17:54:42.789+00:002012-10-31T17:54:42.789+00:00Have ordered this from the Library, look forward t...Have ordered this from the Library, look forward to reading it, thank Ilona<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-68932474844224602812012-10-31T16:39:12.214+00:002012-10-31T16:39:12.214+00:00Hi Ilone. Thought you might like this recipe. We a...Hi Ilone. Thought you might like this recipe. We are not vegetarian so use leftover lamb or pork thinly sliced. <br />In dish put layer of sliced mild onions, layer with hard boiled egg slices and/or grated cheese, top with tinned tomatoes. Add gravy, sliced potatoes, a smear of oil or grated cheese. I make it ahead and cook with something else as it needs a long bake until the top is crisp and it melts together. You could use mashed pots under and over as a change. Delish and moreish. Del<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73902263762577050052012-10-31T16:14:26.988+00:002012-10-31T16:14:26.988+00:00That sounds a good read Ilona. Thank you.That sounds a good read Ilona. Thank you.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.com