Tasting in the garden
Blessed with a lovely weekend we persuaded our future bride and groom Naomi and Josh to join us in the garden to try the possible choices...
First chorizo and salami
A christmas present from 2015 finally got its day last month, a chorizo kit from my sister. I had been meaning to try and get on with...
Stocking the spice rack
We have recently been slightly obsessed with powders since we got ourselves a dehydrator and have been using it to expand our choice of...
Nettle and sorrel ravioli, chilli and chive oil
After nearly three years on our spring bowls menu, languishing unpicked and almost forgotten, nettle and sorrel ravioli with chilli and...
Leek and roasted garlic relish
The only veg that has survived this long in our garden are the leeks which have only made it to baby size but are seemingly not bothered...
Petimezi - Grape must
One ordering blind spot for us seems to be grapes for cheese boards, always too many, way too many Usually they end up slowly drying out...
Slow roast shoulder of pork with crushed fennel seeds and pickled bramleys
If in doubt pickle especially where apples are concerned at this time of year. Our next door neighbour has as many as we can manage and...
Jerusalem artichoke powder
Jerusalem artichokes are now fat and ready to harvest in the garden. They can be a pest if they end up in the wrong bed as its almost...
Poor mans (nasturtium) capers
Nasturtiums grow extremely well in our garden. We always end up with a glut at some point and the plants go to seed eventually This means...
Collecting fennel pollen
At this time of year the fennel is in full flower and the flowers are heavy with pollen spreading their scent all over the garden...
