So glad to see you

Hi, I’m Mimi, and this is my cosy corner of the internet. Like most people, I have complex interests, so I’ve decided to remake my website and fill it with all the things that I love, so this is the brand new look. I’ve taken out many years of old content so I can concentrate on the here and now, and all the things I am currently enjoying.

The Owner of this site, Mimi Codd, is in her garden with a straw hat, pulled down over one eye and her hair in two braids. To the left of the main picture are two circles, one depicting some scissors, fabric, thread and a thimble, and the other some gardening tools and a sprig of rosemary
  • Strawberries

    Strawberries were one of the first plants I was given to start in the garden, not long after we moved into our home. I’ve found they are just about the most hardy and reliable plant in the garden, and the only challenge is beating all of the birds and bugs to the fruit. Strawberry Diary

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  • Gingerbread Man Mince Pies

    These are my favourite mince pies. The stem ginger lifts and freshens the mincemeat, and the gingerbread pastry makes the pies taste as warm as a Christmas Eve in front of the fire.

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  • Potatoes

    Potatoes are a staple of most kitchens, but they were rarely on the menu in our house until these past few years, as we tended towards the rice and pasta end of the carb spectrum, partly because the flat we rented didn’t have an oven, which reduced our potato cooking options considerably. Ever since growing…

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