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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...
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Jul 29, 2024


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...
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Mar 28, 2024


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...
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Mar 22, 2024


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...
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Nov 14, 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...
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Oct 25, 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...
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Oct 10, 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...
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May 11, 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...
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Apr 21, 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...
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Mar 31, 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...
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Mar 24, 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 “...
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Mar 10, 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...
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Mar 3, 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...
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Feb 17, 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...
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Feb 14, 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...
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Feb 10, 2023


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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Dec 5, 2022


Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2022
It's pretty obvious if you read our blog or follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube that we are both huge foodies. We both love...
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Nov 3, 2022


Christmas Spiced Orange Rings Recipe
I was recently gifted a jar of spiced orange rings. Never having heard of these or tried them, as a Christmas foody I was naturally...
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Oct 19, 2022


How to Make Horseradish Sauce
As summer turns to autumn my gathering and preserving instincts kick in. My family love horseradish sauce, whether it’s with smoked...
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Oct 14, 2022


Freezer Garlic & Parsley Butter
I always have a batch of my freezer garlic parsley butter at the ready as I use it for so many recipes, sometimes I just pop a slice on a...
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Sep 24, 2022

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