In Praise of the Pomegranate
Normally at this time of year I’m feeling very greedy for lots of warming stodgy carbohydrates and rich heavy food. But this year I’ve felt a little overwhelmed and although I merrily tucked… Read More
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Bloomin’ Brilliant Breakfasts
I’m a breakfast person, wholeheartedly so, and in amongst the deliciousness of day-to-day breakfasting there’s something really special and decadent about an elaborate breakfast. When I stay with one particular friend our whole… Read More
A Damp Dough-y Day
I promised a little while… ok, long while… ago that I would divulge the secrets behind this – And then, of course, promptly didn’t and instead wandered off and started making shortbread and… Read More
The Potato Dilemma
I was going, in true British style, to mention the weather in my opening gambit but then I realised that it I’m tired of hearing about it, and presumably you are too, so… Read More
Open Farm Sunday
I’ve taken a little break from food this week (don’t worry though, there’s some ideas …*ahem* fermenting… for next weekend!) and instead I’ve done a little post on the Country Living Magazine blog… Read More
Jubilee Macarons
I went to Paris last weekend for 48 hours of jazz manouche, macarons, wine and patisserie. It was a wonderful whirlwind, and in amongst morning trips down the nearby Rue Montorgueil for cheese,… Read More
Lovely Lavender Shortbread
So this summer, I’m going to Provence for three weeks of cycling, delicious local food, French wine, skinny-dipping aaand LAVENDER…! I know, it does sound rather as though I’m rubbing it in doesn’t… Read More
Organic Gardening: Mint Care
Your mint should be growing well at this time of year, but if it looks a bit tired it’s time to rejuvenate it. I picked some sprigs of mint from the roadside whilst… Read More
Minty Pea Soup
I was mulling over this post on the bus this morning, trapped on the aisle seat next to someone who didn’t feel inclined to give the window a quick sleeve-wipe and so I… Read More
Bread and Butter
I know that the title doesn’t necessarily inspire but stick with me and all will become clear, honest! I’ve been away this weekend enjoying my Easter bank holiday and whilst I was away… Read More
