Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The weather forecast promised me summer’s last hurrah this evening. So I dutifully assembled a picnic of a tomato tart, a lovely salad, some dips, crisps, crusty bread and a pet nat. But the sky is full of clouds. 241
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 13/09/2026This may be the most out of date find when cooking in my parents’ house this year… 350
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Something never feels quite right about drinking water from a can. 000
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Wishing you the happiest of birthdays Lucy @lucyantal.bsky.social 🥳 You are birthday twinning with my newly 16 year old! 180
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 26/08/2026First (and probably last) family picnic in Peckham Rye Park this summer. It was too hot. Then we were on holiday. And then this evening was perfect. 080
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Friends, I will be in Barcelona next week for work and will hopefully have 1 free afternoon and 1 free evening. What should I do? Where should I eat and drink? I haven’t been for over 15 years… Thank you! 750
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 24/08/2026My 15yo reminded me, on his way to bed, that I am tired and had said that I was going to have an early night. He is right of course. But every ounce of me wants to defy him and sit up watching TV for another hour or two. 140
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Off to Barcelona for work next week. Contemplating how much tinned fish I can fit in my suitcase to bring home. 360
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Yesterday’s green beans for @southlondongirl.bsky.social - with shallot and tarragon vinaigrette. 390
Reposted by NaomiNicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Don't be lulled into complacency by the recent rain. Keep your property clear of dry undergrowth, take extra fire precautions, have a go bag and place precious items and documents in fireproof containers. Have a plan in place for what to do in an emergency and take advice from fire safety experts. 23620
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Leftover stale toast from lunch yesterday + tomatoes from the garden to make panzanella for lunch today. 1130
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 21/08/2026The great green bean glut continues. With over 3kg still in the fridge, today’s lunch offering was a salad of green beans, black beans, feta, lemon juice, olive oil and za’atar. 3200
Reposted by NaomiAlanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026We are off to Syracuse in Sicily in November? Anyone been? All tips - day trips, restaurants, food shopping - gratefully received. We have an apartment with a decent kitchen and have 5 full days there. 16144
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Thank you for all the replies to this. We have an ever growing list to work through… 020
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Some of the herbs in my garden are going crazy. What do other people do with an abundance of sage, lemon verbena or tarragon? 1561
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Reposting for the evening crowd… Lots of good ideas to work with already but would happily like more! 742
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Friends, I need some help choosing a London restaurant for an 80th birthday family dinner for 5 (inc 2 teens). Birthday girl loves being made to feel special, mash, and custard. Sharing plates, cramped spaces and peppers are a definite no. Needs to also cater for 2 pescatarians. Thank you! 730
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Does anyone else react to the leaves of beans when they’re picking them? I have a forest pf beans at the end of the garden, but they make my forearms SO ITCHY 😳 210
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 12/08/2026So you can’t use a hose to water your garden, but if you have enough money you can pay for someone to come and jet wash your patio and waste an obscene amount of water. 4122
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Guess who is doing another load of pre-holiday washing because her eldest child hadn’t put the pjs he wanted to take or his sports kit in the wash… 🙄 010
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Do people still iron? I only iron if I really need to (summer dresses), for formal events or before I go on holiday. Currently in the pre-holiday mode and I am so over it already. 1080
Reposted by NaomiJanine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 19/07/2026Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code 211609248
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 18/07/2026I am wearing trousers AND we have closed the back door. Is it autumn now? 020
Reposted by NaomiKat Brown @katbrownwrites.com · 16/07/2026Horse owners, animal staff, neurodivergents, veterans, humans – finally, a consultancy on fireworks! www.gov.uk/government/c...gov.ukFireworks and pyrotechnics in the UKWe are seeking views on the regulation of pyrotechnics and fireworks in the UK. 56537
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Fridge-foraged lunch. Out of shot: side plate of mixed pickles. 150
Reposted by Naomimaura quint @mauraquint.bsky.social · 14/07/2026I respect France's commitment to not working on a holiday. 115111522405
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 01/07/2026My sneezes and general malaise tell me it was definitely too soon to phase out the antihistamines… 020
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 01/07/2026@julieo25.bsky.social friend, I have been able to source blistex… 100
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 25/06/2026What actually is the RDA for Soleros in a heatwave? *asking for a friend 000
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The perfect hot day lunch inspired by @nicmiller.bsky.social with lettuce, spring onions and chives from the garden. 5131
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I have just put a little pot of Ambrosia rice pudding in the fridge to chill for later. Finally starting to feel more human for the first time this week. Still can’t fancy food, but know I have to eat. 010
Reposted by NaomiNicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The photo is horrible but everyone who makes my gooseberry and St Germain flaugnarde raves about it. www.suffolknews.co.uk/lifestyle/ni...suffolknews.co.ukNicola Miller’s French-style pudding makes the most of late summer’s sweet, golden giftMany summers ago, our mature greengage tree fell to the ground just minutes after the children had come in from the garden. Branches blotted out the light in the sitting room as the tree lurched towar... 3212
Reposted by NaomiKate Watson @loreandordure.com · 24/06/2026GP on the BBC this morning parroting the oft-heard “stay indoors between 11 and 3 because the sun is hottest then”. The sun is *most intense* then, that’s the time of day you’re most at risk of sunburn. The hottest part of the day is usually between 4-6. Thinking you’re safer at 5 is daft. 11791220
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Hearing my teen right now reminding my 12yo to have a snack is just lovely. 050
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 21/06/2026@hassinator.bsky.social JPH what dressing have you been using for your Thai inspired summer salads? 🙏🏻I feel I’m going to be needing them this week… 210
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Had an excellent family day out with the teen at the Prem final to celebrate end of GCSEs. Take away curry. And now bed. I am so tired - I think my body has had enough now. 000
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Would anyone be so kind as to take my place in feeding the troops for a few days? Any maybe feed me at the same time. I am SO OVER the planning, shopping, prepping and constant thinking… 🫠 030
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 05/06/2026@anthonygladman.com where do you go for a local cocktail now that Funkidory has gone..? 100
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 03/06/2026People who know these things, do we think this is a leopard slug? 000
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 24/05/2026I am so glad that I did not breed squealy children. 040
Naomi @gingergourmand.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Do we think 7pm on a Saturday evening is a bit of an unsociable time to be firing golf balls super loudly into the net in your back garden in a compact London neighbourhood? 520
