Recent articles written by James Crowden
Somerset Organic Links – Mucking in
February 19, 2007
Most of the suppliers and growers used by SOL are in Somerset with a scattering in Cornwall, Dorset, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Wiltshire. “The county of Somerset, commonly called Somersetshire,…
John Fowles and Cornwall
November 10, 2005
Like many people I was saddened to hear of the recent death of John Fowles the novelist who lived in Lyme Regis. Over the years I had met him on…
Artisan Perry – the new Pimms?
February 19, 2004
James Crowden explores the wonderful world of perry and perry pears. For many people early summer heralds long drawn out evenings, picnic parties by the river, weddings and outdoor jazz…
Passionate about Apples
February 19, 2004
Do the names Manaccan Primrose, Breadfruit, Captain Broad, Cornish Gilliflower, Colloggett Pippin, Cornish Mother, Queenies, Ben’s Red, Tommy Knight and Tregonna King mean anything to you? No they are not…