Serves 6 🍐 Forget everything you know about standard crumble recipes. Instead of the usual cinnamon and sugar thing, I’ve gone full chai-spice mode. I’ve created a chai spiced pear filling (think warming ginger, nutmeg, and cloves) topped with a tahini-oat crumble and I promise this is a delicious combination. The tahini creates the most […]

Beneath the forest floor, in darkness deep and cool,A tiny chanterelle stirred from summer’s drowsy lull.With cap still tightly furled, like secrets yet untold,He felt the autumn calling through the earth grown rich and bold. Up, up through dampened soil, past roots that whispered low,Through layers of fallen leaves where earthworms love to go.The little […]

In the old stories, brambles were never just berries. They were doorways between worlds, their thorns hiding secrets that only the brave—or foolish—dared to discover. Picking brambles this morning from the old bushes that line our country lane, I found myself stepping through one of those doorways. In this ancient but familiar landscape, a young […]

Legend says every orchard has an Apple Tree Man – the spirit who watches over the harvest and rewards those who treat their trees with respect. These muffins are my little tribute to him. Made with apples straight from our orchard, each bite has a touch of that old magic. I’ve given them a proper […]

I wasn’t planning to buy figs at the supermarket this week. I had a shopping list written out and it didn’t include figs! But when I saw these beautifully ripe autumn figs, my mind started thinking through possibilities of what I could do with them. There’s something about seasonal fruit that makes me want to […]

There’s something magical about this time of year in Scotland when the late summer air carries the scent of ripening apples. Our orchard is starting to get heavy with fruit ready to be turned into something delicious, and I can’t wait to share lots of autumn recipes with you in the months ahead. This unique […]

Inspired by all things Sicilian, I have teamed up with Sabrina Damiani @damianifinedining to bring you this absolutely divine Sicilian linguine with lemon, courgette flowers and crispy breadcrumbs. Sabrina, who hails from the sun-soaked shores of Sicily, shared this treasured family recipe that captures the essence of her homeland – bright lemons, delicate courgette flowers, […]

These delicious pistachio cream energy balls literally take 15 minutes to make and are such a nourishing snack to have ready whenever you need them. Perfect for when you’re rushing out the door but need something substantial, that 3pm energy dip, or just when you fancy something sweet but want to feel good about it. […]

This Pink Velvet tart ditches a traditional pastry base for cashews and dates instead. The result is a rich, chocolatey base that’s naturally sweet and nutritious. The cashews bring healthy fats while the dates provide natural sweetness and help everything stick together. Add some cacao powder and you’ve got a crust that tastes delicious but […]

These gorgeous Cherry & Raspberry Vanilla Yoghurt Clusters turned out so delicious. I’ve had the idea to make a snack like this for ages – it’s honestly the most scrumptious fruit snack! 😍 They’re really straightforward to make, but there are a few little ingredients I added that make all the difference. The best part […]