There are few desserts that feel as comforting and nostalgic as a good crumble. This apple and raspberry crumble  is the perfect balance of sweet and tart, with soft, cinnamon-spiced apples and juicy raspberries bubbling beneath a golden, buttery topping. It’s simple to make, endlessly cozy, and best served warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream. Whether you’re baking for a family dinner or just craving something homely, this crumble never disappoints. During late sum

There’s something deeply reassuring about a pot of homemade soup quietly simmering on the hob. It feels like care in its simplest form — nourishing, economical, and endlessly comforting. When life feels busy or budgets feel tight, soup is what I come back to again and again. One of the biggest reasons I love making soup at home is how far it stretches. A handful of vegetables, a stock cube, and a few cupboard staples can turn into several meals without much effort. It’s one o

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about turning a bowl of tart, jewel-toned crab apples into sparkling jars of homemade jelly. Crab apple jelly is one of those old-fashioned preserves that feels both simple and magical—an everyday fruit transformed into a clear, ruby spread that tastes like autumn and tradition. Whether you’ve gathered a basketful from your garden tree or stumbled upon some at a local market, making crab apple jelly is a rewarding way to slow down, savor

Welcome to the Foodies’ Christmas Gift Guide 2025  — your ultimate source of inspiration for the culinary lovers in your life! This year’s guide is packed with delicious ideas to satisfy every taste bud. Whether you’re shopping for a passionate home cook or someone who simply loves a good snack, we’ve curated the most exciting, thoughtful, and mouth-watering gifts of the season. Get ready to make this Christmas a feast to remember — because nothing brings people together qui

Delicious warm cinnamon iced buns fill the house with a wonderful aroma. The joy of baking cinnamon buns is a sensory and emotional delight, turning a simple activity into a heartfelt experience. From the moment you begin mixing the dough, there’s a sense of anticipation as soft, fragrant ingredients come together under your hands. Kneading the dough provides a soothing rhythm, and watching it rise feels like witnessing a little miracle. Rolling it out, spreading the sweet ci

Pumpkin soup with cumin is so warming There’s something magical about autumn, isn’t there? The air turns crisp, the leaves crunch underfoot. Suddenly I find my kitchen starts calling me to create dishes of roasted vegetables and warming spices. Autumn is the season for food that’s comforting, colourful, and oh-so-satisfying. The Joy of Seasonal Produce Autumn brings a bounty of fruits and vegetables that are perfect for hearty meals and sweet treats alike. Think pumpkins, sq

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Apple Thyme and Rosemary Jelly is a delightful combination of sweet, tart apples with the earthy aroma of thyme and rosemary, creating a uni

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This Homemade Marmalade Recipe is traditionally made with Seville oranges. So why do you need Seville oranges to make marmalade? Seville...

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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...

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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...

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 masses of live probiotic bacteria. And although they are called grains they do not come from a plant and are not cereal based. If you buy good quality Kefir grains they could literally last you a lifetime. You can buy Kefir kits that will only make a few batches, so my advice is to find someone selling or giving away good quality grains. T

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Kimchi is a Korean fermented vegetable dish that is now made and eaten all over the world. You will find many “original “ and “...

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...

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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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...

As the season moves forward I am starting to get a lot of lush greens at the allotment. I want to freeze and preserve as much as possible...

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