This is Patch, my two month old rhubarb plant by Chris Harris Mention rhubarb and most of us immediately think of pudding. Rhubarb crumble drowning in custard. Rhubarb pie. Stewed rhubarb with enough sugar to make your dentist wince. Rhubarb and ginger jam. These days we instinctively put rhubarb alongside apples, strawberries, plums and other … Continue reading Rhubarb: The Poisonous Vegetable and Laxative We Somehow Turned Into Pudding
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Interesting Finds: A Zinc Revival in Our Throwaway Society
There’s something nostalgic about zinc. As a young boy, I remember wandering into proper DIY shops on the high street—long before the era of big-box stores—and marveling at the array of zinc washing cans, buckets, and other practical items. Zinc, with its lightweight nature and rust-proof qualities, was the perfect material for everyday tools, especially … Continue reading Interesting Finds: A Zinc Revival in Our Throwaway Society