Runner Bean Recipes for the Harvest
On the allotment this year I decided to grow a small amount of runner beans and red climbing beans on either side of an archway. Some of...
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dorsetcountrylife
- Aug 29
Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe
Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...
dorsetcountrylife
- Aug 20
Plot to Plate No .2: Homemade Pesto Recipe
There’s something truly special about walking out to your own vegetable plot, selecting fresh produce straight from the earth, and...
dorsetcountrylife
- Aug 5
Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe
We love a BBQ here at Dorset Country Life, and sometimes it’s nice to cook something a bit different on the BBQ other than the more...
dorsetcountrylife
- Jul 29
Plot to Plate No.1: Courgette and Mint Salad Recipe
As any vegetable gardener will know, this time of year often brings an abundant harvest, and if you grow courgettes, you're likely facing...
dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 28
Stuffed Leg of Lamb Recipe with Garlic, Lemon and Rosemary
Easter Sunday is a day where as a family we get together for a good old traditional Sunday roast. And being Easter we normally have roast...
dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 22
Hot Cross Buns Recipe
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Easter with our delightful hot cross bun recipe! Soft, spiced dough infused with cinnamon and...
dorsetcountrylife
- Nov 14, 2023
Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Indulge the epicurean in your life with our delectable Foodies Christmas Gift Guide! This carefully crafted collection celebrates the art...
dorsetcountrylife
- Oct 25, 2023
Slow Cooker Ramen: A Hearty and Flavourful Recipe for Every Season
Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish known for its rich flavours and comforting warmth, has captured the hearts and palates of people around...
dorsetcountrylife
- Oct 10, 2023
Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Butternut squash, with its vibrant orange hue and subtle nutty flavor, takes center stage in this recipe. This versatile and...
dorsetcountrylife
- May 11, 2023
How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
I always make my own apple cider vinegar. It costs just pennies to make and keeps well and is one of my Autumn jobs. It’s easy to ferment...
dorsetcountrylife
- Apr 21, 2023
How to Make Kefir
Kefir is a yogurt-like drink that can easily be made at home and is made with Kefir grains. These are yellow white little rubbery looking...
dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 31, 2023
How to Make Sourdough Bread
I have to admit the first loaf of sourdough I ever made was a great success and I was very smug and took all the credit for the absolute...
dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 24, 2023
How to Make Kombucha
I have not made Kombucha before, so as a complete novice I decided to play it safe and get help from the experts. So I am starting with A...
dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 10, 2023
How to Make Easy Kimchi
Kimchi is a Korean fermented vegetable dish that is now made and eaten all over the world. You will find many “original “ and “...
dorsetcountrylife
- Mar 3, 2023
How to Make Homemade Yoghurt
When all of my children lived at home when they were younger, I always made my own yogurt. They grew up and flew the next and somewhere...
dorsetcountrylife
- Feb 17, 2023
How to make Homemade Sauerkraut
I decided Sauerkraut was a good starting point on my fermentation journey. It’s a very easy thing to make and I had grown some red...
dorsetcountrylife
- Feb 14, 2023
Valentines Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Many people feel that valentines is just too commercial and an excuse for people to make money. But let’s not lose sight of the fact it’s...
dorsetcountrylife
- Feb 10, 2023
Introducing Fermentation Fridays
I have recently become very interested in fermented foods and drinks and the health benefits they have. I am also interested in the fact...
dorsetcountrylife
- Dec 5, 2022
Slow Cooker Beetroot Chutney Recipe
This recipe could not be simpler and the bonus is you can make it in the slow cooker! It makes a fabulous accompaniment to cold meats and...
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Two women. Two generations. Both mothers and lovers of the county where they live. Blogging about Dorset here at Dorset Country Life. Find out more...
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