As well as fruit trees, I benefit from having a hazel tree in my garden, which bears fruit every year. However, it is quite difficult to judge when to pick them: too early and they are bitter, too late and the squirrels have them. This year I timed it just right and beat the squirrels […]
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Nana’s Kitchen: Coconut Slice with Lemon syrup
Everyone loves a “tray-bake” and these lemony coconut slices fit the bill a treat. They are simple to make and are perfect for school fetes, birthday parties or just to share with friends and family over a cup of tea. Keep Summer alive a little longer with these delicious bites.. Ingredients 155g softened butter 165g […]
Picky Eaters: Homemade Tagliatelle
Laura Williams lives locally and blogs about picky eaters. Are you one? Maybe you have a child that’s a picky eater? Laura’s recipe, below, might help! You don’t need a machine to make your own pasta; it’s actually incredibly easy and fun to make by hand with your Picky Pickers! It takes a while, and […]
Valentine Warner’s Open burger on sourdough with onion gravy and fried egg
Valentine kindly shared with us this recipe from his new book What to Eat Next, selecting this particular recipe as his choice for a hearty supper now that the seasons are changing. While this recipe calls for beef mince, Valentine recommends using deer mince for a delicious result. Serves 2 300g good fatty beef or […]
Valentine Warner’s Open burger on sourdough with onion gravy and fried egg
Valentine kindly shared with us this recipe from his new book What to Eat Next, selecting this particular recipe as his choice for a hearty supper now that the seasons are changing. While this recipe calls for beef mince, Valentine recommends using deer mince for a delicious result. Serves 2 300g good fatty beef or […]
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish and tomato curry
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be appearing at this year’s Abergavenny Food Festival to talk about his new book, ‘River Cottage Light & Easy‘; from which Hugh has kindly lent us this recipe. Fish curry may sound like an undertaking, but it can be fast because the fish itself cooks through in a matter of minutes. All […]
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish and tomato curry
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall will be appearing at this year’s Abergavenny Food Festival to talk about his new book, ‘River Cottage Light & Easy‘; from which Hugh has kindly lent us this recipe. Fish curry may sound like an undertaking, but it can be fast because the fish itself cooks through in a matter of minutes. All […]
Pan Roast Salmon, Curried Cockle Risotto with Peas & Shoots
This month’s chef recipe comes courtesy of Peterstone Court Hotel. This recipe would make a fantastic summertime dinner party dish – bursting with the flavours of the sea, matched beautifully with a hint of curry. Delicious. Cooking time 18-20 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 500g arborio rice 1 large onion finely diced 2 cloves of […]
Pan Roast Salmon, Curried Cockle Risotto with Peas & Shoots
This month’s chef recipe comes courtesy of Peterstone Court Hotel. This recipe would make a fantastic summertime dinner party dish – bursting with the flavours of the sea, matched beautifully with a hint of curry. Delicious. Cooking time 18-20 minutes Serves 4 people Ingredients 500g arborio rice 1 large onion finely diced 2 cloves of […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Apricot Tart
When summer is in full swing, this tart makes an economical dessert, picnic or coffee time treat. Apricots are especially good this time of the year and make a great alternative to strawberries. Ingredients Pastry Base 9” Tart tin 250g plain flour 60g chilled and cubed butter or margarine 60g cubed lard 1 tbsp caster […]
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