Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 750g mushrooms (I used a mix of chestnut and white closed cup) 30 grams (or 2 tbsp) Dijon mustard 15 grams (or 1 tbsp) caraway seeds (crushed with a pestle and mortar) 75ml brandy 350ml vegetable stock 2 tbsp plain flour 1 […]

Using up the spinach and leek I picked up yesterday at the farmer’s market, I’ve made a frittata today which cooks quickly and easily just using one pan. While you can follow this recipe, a frittata is a great way to basically use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Variations could be red pepper, onion […]

Blackcurrant Mule 3 tbsp blackcurrant cordial 1 lime, juiced 150ml ginger beer 1 tsp agave syrup fresh mint sliced lime ice In a glass, muddle a few mint leaves. Add the blackcurrant cordial, lime juice, agave syrup and ice & mix. Top up with ginger beer, swizzle and serve with a slice of lime and […]

For this recipe I used store bought tortilla breads. I have popped on the toppings I like best, but of course you can chop and change to add in your own favourites. Ingredients: Soft flour tortilla bread Drizzle of olive oil Pinch of garlic powder Salt and ground black pepper 1 ladle of tomato sauce […]

I’ve had a few messages asking for links for some of the items on the recent Halloween hot chocolate stand, so I’ve linked everything below. Click on each image or title to be linked to the product page. Click for Hot Chocolate Stand Click for Hot Chocolate Sign Click for Hot Chocolate Link To Halloween […]

This vegetarian roasted pumpkin dish is a great centrepiece and perfect cold weather comfort food. To make this dish I started with the creamy orzo filling. While that was cooking I took the top and stem off the pumpkin and scraped out the seeds and stringy pulp. I brushed the inside wall of the pumpkin […]

I have been making this soup for years and it’s so warming and comforting on chilly Autumn days. It’s from Covent Garden’s Book of Soups which I’ve had on my shelf for a long time. Cosy, earthy and golden….my three words today to sum up how I feel about Autumn. I served this with some […]

If you find yourself with a glut of greenhouse tomatoes this month, then one good way to preserve them is to make a sauce which you can store in the fridge for quick family suppers during the week, or freeze for the autumn months ahead. This is such a delicious homemade sauce and a favourite […]

Delicious foraged brambles have been added to this healthy smoothie bowl for the perfect breakfast or brunch. Makes 2 bowls. Ingredients: 100ml coconut water 200ml greek yoghurt 1 banana Couple of handfuls of foraged brambles 1 tsp cinnamon Handful of ice Method: Place all the ingredients into a blender, blending until smooth. Divide into bowls […]

Brambles are at their peak right now, in hedgerows and roadsides, so this is the time to pick them when they are just starting to turn black and ripen. It might be wise to wear gloves to avoid any spiky thorns or purple stained hands! There are many health benefits associated with brambles. They’re a […]