castironguy I may have decided that eating a bowl of supremely sour #haskapberry was a little bit of a waste if we wouldn’t actually enjoy them, so instead I bought some pectin and made a single jar of #jam

castironguy It was at least a dozen years ago when I first planted a pair of #haskapberry bushes in the backyard #garden and in that time the productivity of the crops has varied widely. Often we miss the harvest entirely and the birds chomp down on these tart little berries. This year I spotted a few purple glorbs catching the afternoon sunlight and realized that there was a small bounty of berries ready to be picked. These are rare little fruits that I’m sure have some storied history and lineage dating back to how they found their way into my yard, and I know it has something to do with adaptive breeding at the University one province to the east, but beyond that they are rarely anything more for us than bird food. Not this year, I guess.

castironguy #sourdough night

castironguy It’s #bbq season. I’ve been grilling smokies all week but I think it’s official with the first hamburgers of the year.

castironguy It’s that season again… when I can make #bbq for my lunch and enjoy the backyard.

castironguy For a change of scenery I opted to make a batch of #sourdough bagels this week instead of the usual loaves of bread. It didn’t hurt that in s batch of spices we got recently from one of those school fundraising things there was a pack of Everything Bagel seasoning. The house smells delicious!

castironguy The drink everyone was drinking… the aperol spritz!

castironguy Three light limone birra for just three euros. What a refreshing break for the afternoon heat!

castironguy Yes. Plain Doritos. Mind blown. #europe2023

Wandering the food hall at Harrod’s on Knightsbridge and drooling over the treats and tasty tidbits!

castironguy #london is a curry town, and supper tonight didn’t disappoint #europe2023

castironguy Everyone takes a bus tour of #london but not everyone takes a bus tour that serves high tea and plays 80s music #europe2023