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Last night, as part of my vow to eat more fruit and veg, I came home and tried to use up all the bits of greenery that were left over from the weekend. Didn't quite manage it, but made some serious inroads.

I ended up making an August smoothie with nectarines, blackberries and orange juice (yum, but apple juice might have been even more seasonal, come to think of it), followed by a risotto with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts. That was started with a little olive oil, and finished with lemon and black pepper and some mousetrap begging to be put out of its misery. Just goes to show that you can always rustle something half-decent up, even if you're too lazy to go to the shops.

My portion control went a bit wrong when I decided to finish the box of rice off, and I ended up making enough for three hungry people. So I've brought in a monster portion for my lunch today, which will cheer me up and fortify against the endless drizzle.

There has been a request for me to make a Cornish fish pie, and if this weather keeps up I shall be granting that wish. Even if it should be salad weather. Bah. I'm still holding out against the urge to make giant vats of soup, or stew and dumplings. Must be strong.