A couple of wonderful days exploring the wines and cheeses (and other good foods, such as sausages) in Sancerre and Pouilly sur Loire. We were delighted to find a number of fine red wines in addition to the whites for which this area is famous.
In the Garden
September Grapes
Somehow the September weekend that coincides with our own little grape harvest always seems to come with perfect weather. These are destined for jelly and grape juice, but hopefully, we’ll have enough for a batch of wine within the next couple of years!
DIY
Lining the Pond
On a warm summer day, the liner installation went like a charm; despite some challenges fusing the EPDM on a sloping muddy surface. The younger generation was pretty anxious to try it out, so we put the hose into it right off. After asking 40 friends to come over and…