Smoked mussel and cockle chowder

Posted by petra08 on April 26, 2017 · 4 Comments 

leek, cockels, smoked mussels and garlic

The sun was shining and the tide was way out so we all went to the beach to go cockle hunting. I love when the water is way out and the beach is exposed. It gets more than twice as wide and it is great to walk on the sand.     There are two … Continue reading →

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A day by the beach, cockel and French bean chowder

Posted by petra08 on August 10, 2016 · 11 Comments 

Fishing boats and sunrise

Lately we had a bit of a mini heatwave. It doesn’t happen here too often so it is a bit of a treat. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity of a day by the sea. The sun rises over the beach and it is just gorgeous. All I need to do it set my … Continue reading →

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