It is sometimes not much fun having an allotment in the Yorkshire Dales. On a day like today the westerly wind is battering the plot at up to 50 miles per hour. However for a few months each year  life on the allotment is absolute bliss.   Being close to nature and reaping the fruits (and veg) of your labours is one of the best experiences that you can have.

 

Coming not far behind in the experience stakes is taking veg out of the ground and cooking it within a few hours, Home grown, home cooked food is wonderful. I just love converting this:

 

 

Into a warming and nutritious meal - just what we need on a blustery November day! Today's offering:

 

 

 

I counted 11 vegetables went into this stew, 5 of them grown on my plot. My ambition? 11/11 of course! Homemade bread rolls and Spanish wine completed the meal. Oh and the recipe?

 

 

Fry onion leeks and garlic in oil. Chop up whatever veg are available. Add to pan plus lentils and boiling water. Cook long and slow. Season to taste. Et voila!