Kitchen Garden Forum

Hi All,

spring must be on the way, there are lambs in the field near my allotment running around, And I keep reading the back of the seed packets. A sure sign that spring is on the way.

Afternoon Tracie, i have been feeding my Brother in laws, wifes sheep today, that are heavy in lamb. She is also about to go into labour any hour now, herself.

But no actual lambs running about yet......

HI oldherbaceous,

good luck all around then, get the towels, hot water and brandy ready and thats is just for the sheep !!

Lambing sheep is as far as i'm going to venture......

We've been seeing lambs round here since the beginning of January. Yesterday it was beautiful weather and today it is pouring down. Poor little things.

Mmm - lamb - new potatoes - mint sauce - my favourite Sunday lunch!

And Broad Beans.......

or fresh peas and baby carrots straight from the garden.

John

PS Lamb is very expensive joint these days.

Mine too. And roast vegetables with home made potato croquettes.mmmm My mother in law used to have a farm and bred sheep so she has never eaten lamb. Every Christmas I have to do lamb and pork so she has something to eat. Oh yes and those too John.

Dont forget some fab gravy, I mix mine with a bit of mint sauce if I am having lamb

Yummmm, so do i Tracie, and jolly well make sure there is enough gravy left, for two thickly cut slices of bread to mop up..

I agree I love bread and a good bit of gravy. If there is any left I save it and have it the next day for lunch too yum yum

I'm afraid Cooks gravy is a little different to yours Tracie, i tried that, and all but broke my wrist. Not saying it sets solid or anything

My OH makes the gravy, but I dont like cold lamb so no sandwiches with cold lamb for me.

If there is EVER any lamb left (2 teenage sons!!) I make a sheppards pie which is always popular with a bit of melted cheese ontop of the potato