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Title: River Cottage
Post by: Grandma on November 11, 2009, 15:00:05
Just in case anyone doesn't know - the new River Cottage series 'Winter's on the Way' begins tomorrow (Thursday 12 November) - Channet 4 at 8.00 p.m.
Title: Re: River Cottage
Post by: ACE on November 11, 2009, 15:02:54
Thanks for the warning, Just in case she puts it on by mistake.
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Post by: impkin on November 11, 2009, 15:04:31
Thanks for posting, I had forgot all about it. :)
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Post by: simmo116 on November 11, 2009, 15:52:36
has anyone been to river cottage hq? on there site they have a open day there for 13 quid. was thinking of going and maybe working it into a holiday. i understand its not far from lyme regis. has anyone been?
i know he has an army of help but i do like the show and would be nice to see it close up.
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Post by: lushy86 on November 11, 2009, 15:56:37
Thanks Grandma  :)

Lushy x
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Post by: rosebud on November 11, 2009, 16:39:42
 Thank you Grandma, i need to chill out so i shall be sure to watch. ;D ;D
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Post by: manicscousers on November 11, 2009, 16:42:31
thanks, grandma, beats some of the cr@p that's on  ;D
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Post by: simmo116 on November 14, 2009, 18:04:34
i forgot it was on and only caught the last half hour....doh! ;D
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Post by: tartonterro on November 14, 2009, 18:27:22
thank crunch for V+ - set it to record, forgot all about it, drove through to the inlaws on thursday night to pick our two nieces then remembered it had been on friday afternoon - such relief when i checked the V+ lol
yea would like to nip along to HQ myself some time - might head down that way in a year of so when we get our new car and caravan
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Post by: simmo116 on November 14, 2009, 18:40:09
i got v+ just forgot to record. its not even on catch up....gutted got it set though now.
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Post by: caroline7758 on November 14, 2009, 19:03:43
That's annoying- thought I'd be able to watch on 4OD. >:(
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Post by: pamsdish on November 15, 2009, 16:46:58
Simmo i forgot it aswll but caught it on the + 1hour
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Post by: reddyreddy on November 15, 2009, 17:47:54
I have it on series link on sky plus, such a fab series. Haven't been tonteh HQ but have been to Axminster and the river cottage cafe and shop - ooooh lovely!!! I love Hugh and River Cottage!! xx
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Post by: caroline7758 on November 16, 2009, 18:06:51
Caught up with it on More4 last night. Really enjoyed it. ;D
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Post by: BarriedaleNick on November 16, 2009, 18:59:04
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/river-cottage/4od#3009379

Last weeks episode is on 4oD for those that missed it..
Title: Re: River Cottage
Post by: Digeroo on November 19, 2009, 19:40:36
Managed to miss it last week.  So will tune in for 8pm tonight.
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Post by: manicscousers on November 19, 2009, 20:27:56
who's gonna eat some rabbit? something we've never tried but will see if there's any in the market next week..plus, may try that gratin with some of our parsnips and celeriac  ;D
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Post by: Digeroo on November 19, 2009, 21:22:24
I love rabbit but did not like the bits about them in the programme. 

Anyone grown Salsify? and scorzonera? He was very enthusiastic.  Never tried it myself.
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Post by: thifasmom on November 19, 2009, 21:24:08
Quote from: Digeroo on November 19, 2009, 21:22:24
I love rabbit but did not like the bits about them in the programme. 

Anyone grown Salsify? and scorzonera? He was very enthusiastic.  Never tried it myself.

i tried to grow scorzonera this year but african marigolds grew instead :-\, will try again next year with a new packet of seed.
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Post by: Digeroo on November 19, 2009, 21:27:43
What a drag I rejected a packet for 10p
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Post by: star on November 19, 2009, 21:47:43
Quote from: Digeroo on November 19, 2009, 21:22:24
I love rabbit but did not like the bits about them in the programme. 

Anyone grown Salsify? and scorzonera? He was very enthusiastic.  Never tried it myself.



Yes I grew Salsify last year, we loved it. A bit thin rooted and fiddly to prepare.....its a cross between a mild parsnip and carrot in flavour. The texture is lovely and creamy.

In my opinion......well worth the effort ;D
Title: Re: River Cottage
Post by: manicscousers on November 19, 2009, 22:22:33
bloke on our allotments grew it in a raised bed for the first time this year, he seemed to like it  ;D
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Post by: plot51A on November 19, 2009, 22:39:01
Had salsify in my local farm shop this week. Shall have to try it now!
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Post by: Digeroo on November 19, 2009, 22:43:24
Trying it sounds a good idea.  No joke growing something and then discovering you do not like it.
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Post by: asbean on November 19, 2009, 22:48:43
We grew it, along with scorzonero, didn't like either - seeds went into a swap  :) :) :)