In March 2019, soon after my right knee began to trouble me, I kept a diary about the unfolding situation. These are extracts from that diary.
CREATIVE WRITINGSeason 1 Chapter 1
One evening about a month ago I had a visit from Evelyn, our neighbour. She’s a delightful, energetic lady in her late forties who is well known in the area for her amazing, secret recipes.
October 3, 2019/by nealEVELYN’S OATMEAL BISCUITS
What you need:
225g/8oz Odlums Self Raising Flour
150ml/¼pt Milk (approx)
Pinch of Salt
25g/1 oz Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar (optional)
25g/1 oz Butter or Margarine
Above quantities may be doubled if you wish!
October 3, 2019/by neal225g/8oz Odlums Self Raising Flour
150ml/¼pt Milk (approx)
Pinch of Salt
25g/1 oz Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar (optional)
25g/1 oz Butter or Margarine
Above quantities may be doubled if you wish!
EVELYN’S SLOE GIN
THE INGREDIENTS
500g ripe sloes*
250g golden castor sugar
1…
October 10, 2019/by neal500g ripe sloes*
250g golden castor sugar
1…
Season 1 Chapter 2
ENGAGE WITH THE PAGE
THE STORY SO FAR
Our neighbour Evelyn has asked for my help…
October 10, 2019/by nealOur neighbour Evelyn has asked for my help…
Season 1 Chapter 3
MICK HERRON JOINS THE CONVERSATION
THE STORY SO FAR
My neighbour Evelyn wants to write fiction…
October 17, 2019/by nealMy neighbour Evelyn wants to write fiction…
EVELYN’S RECIPE FOR LIMONCELLO
THE INGREDIENTS
150 ml water
200g cane sugar
Grated zest and…
October 17, 2019/by neal150 ml water
200g cane sugar
Grated zest and…
Season 1 Chapter 4
PEOPLE
THE STORY SO FAR
Ever since she told me she wants to write…
October 24, 2019/by nealEver since she told me she wants to write…
EVELYN’S SMOKED MACKEREL PÂTÉ RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
(For 4 people)
4 cooked smoked mackerel
An equal…
October 24, 2019/by neal(For 4 people)
4 cooked smoked mackerel
An equal…
EVELYN’S TIPSY CAKE
INGREDIENTS
2 g margarine
2 g sugar
3 eggs
2…
October 30, 2019/by neal2 g margarine
2 g sugar
3 eggs
2…
Season 1 Chapter 5
SOMETHING ELUSIVE
THE STORY SO FAR
A couple of months ago, when we were all still…
October 30, 2019/by nealA couple of months ago, when we were all still…
Season 1 Chapter 6
HALF TERM CELEBRATION
THE STORY SO FAR
I’m pushing the boat out this evening to…
November 13, 2019/by nealI’m pushing the boat out this evening to…
EVELYN’S CUCUMBER RELISH
THE INGREDIENTS
Half a cucumber, thinly sliced
50 g onion…
November 13, 2019/by nealHalf a cucumber, thinly sliced
50 g onion…