Episode #2 Giving; What does this mean for you?

Tamsin recalls her time in the Sikh Temple Kitchens in Delhi

Tamsin and Kate talk about the sweet idea of giving- to friends, family, and strangers. While often the most simple idea, a loving gift of a key might open more than a car door. Kate tells about the packet of 1970s photographs she received—a gift of her own youth! Another much-appreciated gift we received is a set of new microphones, to clear up our slightly muffled recording here. Stay tuned for more and clearer podcasts from us Dames!

A gift of Youth- the very young Kate- 1970’s

What do neighbors give neighbors? Friends celebrate the everyday French gifts of farm eggs, wild mushrooms, fresh peaches, and a Tupperware of pumpkin soup. Sharing abundance is a part of country living even in the most unexpected places like the Gamm Vert farm shop! What are your favorite things to give and share with your neighbors? We love the French expression “Prendre le temps de prendre le temps”- take the time to take the time. Listen to the lovely lyrics of this French song.

And don’t forget to take the time to bake a little cake!

Tamsin’s Courgette Muffins

Recipe: Courgette/Zucchini Muffins

Tamsin made and served these warm from the oven. One little trick is don’t stir the wet and dry mixtures together too much, just enough that the flour is absorbed the eggy mix.

Makes 8 muffins; Heat oven to 180C / 356F; you will need a cupcake/muffin baking tray

• 200g grated Courgette/Zucchini

• 150g Ground almond or hazelnut

• 75g Chestnut flour (alternately GF all-purpose or Millet flour) 

• 1 lemon, zested

• 3 eggs

• 50g brown sugar or muscovado

• 1/2 tsp cardamon

• 1/2 tsp dried basil

• 2 tsp baking powder

1. Place eggs and sugar into a mixing bowl

2. In a second mixing bowl, place all other ingredients and turn over until well mixed

3. Beat eggs and sugar together for 5 mins; then fold into the dry mix until a consistently moist texture.

4. Ladle 1 large spoon into each cupcake section/muffin cake tray - makes 8 good sized Muffins

5. Place in the oven for 15-17mins, let rise and turn golden - take out and leave for 5 mins before placing on a on wire rack to cool for 15 mins.

Favorite Links for Giving:

Resto de Coeur - France’s Open Kitchens

Kate’s Donation page for World Central Kitchen

Gurgwara Sis Ganj Sahib Temple Old Delhi

You can find us everywhere and all at once here:

Tamsin Jardinier: Website, Instagram, and Unfolding Conversations Newsletter

Kate Hill: Website, Instagram, and The Camont Journals