The Philosophy of Vegetables

With the garden producing a variety of vegetables on a daily basis I had to become more creative in ways to use as many as possible. I have worked out a routine of juicing in the morning, salad at lunch and steamed in the cooler evenings.

Preparing for Juicing

Eating Al fresco we can watch the next meal grow while we enjoy the morning harvest. I do not know how the vegetables feel  about watching us eat their family that they had to say good bye to in the morning, but I did not plant vegetables to debate the meaning of life with them.  They were planted to grace elegant plates served with the gifts from this enchanted garden and I have to say they fulfill their purpose with style.

Fresh Organic Beetroot Juice

Al fresco means in the cool air and summer lunches at Towerwater cannot always be enjoyed in the cool air when it is 34˚ Celsius in the shade.

Summer Lunch

The shade of the oak tree gives a bit of relieve  from the direct sun but you can still feel the summer sun in the air moving through the leaves.

Pimms and Strawberries

The evenings are normally cooler and sipping Pimms, Aperol spritz or a minted Gin and Tonic makes you forget the midday heat.