Archive for February, 2010
Reflections on January 2010
It has been a memorable January. Very little on the shelves after a busy Christmas and now a large order to fulfil for our American Importer.
Many days bring fresh falls of snow followed by bitterly cold nights. Our staff are understandably nervous about driving to work along country lanes that haven’t seen a gritter. Some come on foot. It is difficult to get supplies in and jars out under these conditions but the delivery drivers are so helpful and uncomplaining – seems ‘the white stuff’ has brought the best out in all of us!
Each day when the snow is thick I take our big dog for brisk walks over fields towards the dark shape of a conifer plantation. There are the tell tale signs of barked wood where rabbits have searched desperately for food.
Back in a warm kitchen the air is filled with the scent of Seville Oranges and every available receptacle too! We have several tonnes to wash and freeze.
With the help of a miracle, or so it seems, our American friends get their Mint Jelly.
