The next in my series of wild recipes that I have started at home since the last few weeks. Most of us are enjoying walks in the countryside at the moment so you might have noticed Elderflowers growing in abundance. Elderflowers are pretty white flowers with a light yellow pollen in the centre, often found…
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UPSIDE DOWN BRITISH PLUM CAKE RECIPE
INTRODUCTION What a discovery I made last weekend!! Usually, I don't feel comfortable cooking with ingredients that I am not used to, for example plums and almond butter. However, Avalon Plum Trees are in season at the moment. So, in search of a new recipe I have decided to open a cooking book from one…
WHAT TO DO WITH FORAGED BLACKBERRY? A JAM, WHY NOT?
I am back with a new sustainable, homemade and healthy post. Despite the fact that jam contains sugar, this jam on the flip side is made with foraged blackberries which are a great source of antioxidants and also very easy on the pocket! https://videopress.com/v/R9Yo5OiE?preloadContent=metadata After 30 minutes picking these beauties, I had 1 kilo in…
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BEEF DRIPPING CANDLES
Beef Dripping Candle Would you like to taste these stunning edible candles at home? Are you wondering where to buy real beef dripping? Go to your local butcher and ask for some aged beef bones, a better flavour will enhance your beef dripping candles. I usually get mine from Mac and Wild Butcher. Mac and…
SCOTTISH GIROLLEs
Look at these British Isles most cherished wild edibles: The Scottish Girolles. Latin name: Cantharellus CibariusCulinary uses: Sautéed/Pickled Around this time last year, Jayne and I went to the Scottish Highlands to visit a friend of mine who runs a venue at The Falls of Shin Visitor Centre. Born and bred in the Highlands, Andy,…
SOWING AND REGROWING YOUR SCRAPS
Spring has always been my favourite time of the year. Winter is over, daylight is getting longer and after being patient for almost 4 months, I can, finally, take the tools out of the shed! Autumn is always a crucial time to clear the garden of dead leaves, to prep the soil for the next…
WASTE AND SUSTAINABILITY – PT 2
Yesterday, I had time to play with a selection of vegetables from Smith and Brock and Peter's garden. I platted up a Spring Plate using broccoli, baby leeks, radishes and baby gem lettuce. Using the whole use of the plant, nothing went in the bin! In the next few weeks, creativity is going to be the…
WASTE AND SUSTAINABILITY – PT 1
What a fantastic time of the year for any food lovers who like growing and picking their own crops. The garden starts to be alive, flowers are blooming, the first batches of Spring vegetables are appearing, bees are collecting nectar, birds are looking for worms and finally the gardener/chef is ready to cook his vegetables.…
SPRINGTIME VEG BOX TREASURES
The past week has been been amazing! I have been introduced to a great vegetables and fruits supplier, Brock and Smith, who supply some of the best crop in the country. Thank you Jade for the tasting box! I loved them, not only me but the whole family, too!! I spent most of my Sunday…
ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL, LOLLIES AND BELLINI
The next in my series of wild recipes that I have started at home since the last few weeks. Most of us are enjoying walks in the countryside at the moment so you might have noticed Elderflowers growing in abundance. Elderflowers are pretty white flowers with a light yellow pollen in the centre, often found…