How to make the Most of Seasonal Ingredients this June
June is traditionally the start of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, which evokes images of strawberries, cream and champagne. But whilst COVID-19 might have robbed us…
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Fire Up the Barbecue for an Outdoor Family Reunion
The UK has seen temperatures soaring this May, and the sunshine is looking likely to continue well into June. The mini-heatwave, coupled with the news…
Nation rediscovers the Joys of Home Cooking
One in five households are now preparing their meals from scratch, compared to just one in eight families before the UK lockdown started. A study,…
Love is in the Air… and the Oven!
Aside from red roses and romantic gestures, Valentine’s Day has always been associated with enjoying a meal with your loved one. This is all very…
Unique Slow Cooker Ideas for Busy Families
Economical and easy to use, slow cookers are the perfect provider of a hearty, wholesome midwinter meal. They are famed for their ability to bring…
Recipe: Opies’ Pickled Walnut and Pancetta Savoury Muffins
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Opies. The first time I came across a pickled walnut was at my Aunty Phips’ house….
One in Ten Men Secretly HATE their Wife’s Cooking
One in ten men secretly HATE their wife’s cooking, according to new research. Researchers polled British couples and found as many as 20 percent think…
Recipe: Gujarati Kadhi (Yoghurt Curry) & Handvo (Vegetable Cake)
After a wonderful day cooking with Anita Kerai (you can read more about that here) we asked Anita to share these two wonderful and simple…
Le Rustique Celebrates the Sweet Taste of Spring with Lavender & Lovage
It’s official! Spring is on the way and this year, Le Rustique is celebrating with new recipes using honey as the secret ingredient, so grab…
Recipe: Honey & Vanilla Cupcakes
This evening I went to the prize-giving for the Wimblington & Stonea Horticultural Show. I was very excited to pick up two trophies, yes TWO…
Recipe: Festival Flapjack
I asked my friend Stewart if he had any cake requests, as I knew I’d see him at the Lotus Festival. He suggested Chocolate Flapjack,…