Monthly Archives: November 2009

Nommo’s Elderberry and Bramble wine

Posted on November 29, 2009 by nommo

1685g Elderberries
700g Brambles (Blackberry)
2kg Sugar
6l water
1 Tsp ginger
2 tps Pectin Enzyme (pectolase)
2l pure grape juice (I used red and white)
Destalk and wash the elderberries and brambles.
Add 2l of water to fruit in a large pan and warm gently, mashing with … Continue reading →

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Fighting climate change with nuclear power

Posted on November 9, 2009 by nommo

Here’s a satirical look at Britain’s nuclear power plans…

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When is a blog not a blog? When it’s a post…

Posted on November 6, 2009 by nommo

I was just reading this story on the Guardian about the ‘Cashless Man’ Mark Boyle – and read this line:
“I thought it would be just that: a little blog.”
Now – not wanting to pick on Mark, as I love the … Continue reading →

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