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Finally arrived in the North East of England.

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Posted : 29/05/2013 6:21 pm
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Garlic is ace to ride through, it's even better when you've picked a carrier bag full and stuffed them in your freezer, lovely in salads and a more delicate flavour than shop bought bulbs 😀


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 6:29 pm
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yeh and nettles and thorn bushes....aaarrrghhh


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 6:30 pm
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I always find the garlic leaves rather slippy when riding over them.


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 6:34 pm
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Yeah noticed them the other week starting, love the wild Garlic smell reminds me of my childhood we'd spend ages in the woods as kids and this time of year we'd come home stinking of it.


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 6:37 pm
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My legs were stinking all day from the nettles..Supposed to be good for you !


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 6:37 pm
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Was sharing your joy a few weeks ago down south. The bluebells are pretty much over now, whilst the garlic is getting better and better. It's a good year for the garlic!!

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Posted : 29/05/2013 7:21 pm
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Posted : 29/05/2013 8:20 pm
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Righog..
where abouts north..

can't help thinking that looks local>?

ne25 ish?


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 9:48 pm
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we've still got Daffs round here 😯

Denholme to be exact: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=406500&Y=434500&A=Y&Z=120

not [i]exactly[/i] where the arrow is, but you get the idea


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 9:58 pm
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The wild garlic was out in Hawthorn Dene near Peterlee about a month ago 🙂 I love the smell of the stuff - really reminds me of being a kid.


 
Posted : 29/05/2013 10:04 pm
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Posted : 29/05/2013 10:12 pm
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littered with both round my way as well - [url=

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Posted : 30/05/2013 5:51 am
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PSA

Wild Garlic Pesto w/ chili

200g Wild garlic leaves (washed + dried)
50 - 80g chopped red chilies (seeds in unless you are a feeble wuss) 😉
2tsp salt
200-250 ml rapeseed oil

blend like a mother ****er

You will thank me. A flavoursome and spicey sauce that enhances... Everything!


 
Posted : 30/05/2013 7:43 am
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Liking the sound of that sauce......


 
Posted : 30/05/2013 9:41 am
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Its great on BBQ lamb, toss chicken in it for a wrap, toss pasta in it. Spread it bread and make a cheese sandwich...


 
Posted : 30/05/2013 9:56 am
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^^ wild Garlic Pesto converts here on the Coast.

Good call Sir.


 
Posted : 30/05/2013 10:11 am
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Meanwhile, in Wiltshire:


 
Posted : 31/05/2013 1:29 pm

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