If you are looking for Christmas gifting ideas then look no further than this simple to make Cacao Christmas Bark recipe. This recipe is the first in my Christmas Gifting series and with three weeks until the big day, now is the time to start thinking about any homemade gifts and collating your recipes andRead more
You might be wondering what on earth a Goupie is and you would be right in thinking that! Goupies are deliciously moreish chewy chocolate treats with a hint of crunch that I’ve recently discovered. All Goupie branded products are based on a genuine family recipe. Janet Simpson has refined this original cocoa-rich chewy chocolate confectionRead more
This recipe is perfect with the holiday season approaching. You can use up your left over stuffing from your Christmas dinner or use one of the handy Mr Crumb ready to heat stuffing trays. A really simple brunch or lunch dish that is a tasty and filling. Mr Crumb is suitable for vegetarians and comesRead more
These muffins are a deliciously moist and satisfying treat. With the added protein from the Fava Mill granola they will keep you satisfied for longer. Fava Mill granolas are an excellent plant source of protein and fibre, as well as many vitamins and minerals. This makes them great for vegetarians and vegans who might sometimesRead more
Think pumpkin pie in scone form and you wouldn’t be far away from the flavour of these autumnal scones. Delicious served warm with butter and jam. Try a delicious plum or damson jam or even like me an apple and cinnamon jelly! Let’s keep the autumnal vibe going as long as we can and holdRead more
I was inspired to make this deliciously dense sponge when I was invited to an event last month celebrating the honey bee. To me, the flavour is reminiscent of a treacle sponge and completely delicious. You can serve it warm or cold. I think it would be delicious as a wintery pudding served warm withRead more
Orecchiette is a type of pasta common in most southern parts of Italy. It’s name comes from its shape that resembles a small ear. It’s quite a robust and firm pasta so takes strong flavours well so I figured a dish with lots of garlic and sardines would be ideal. I purchased my orecchiette whilstRead more
I was given a whole lot of tomatoes not so long ago by Shillingford Organic. They had a glut that they needed to use or they would go to waste. I said I would happily take some off their hands as I had a few recipes I would like to try. This chutney being one.Read more
When I read this recipe from the Hemsley and Hemsley sisters I thought initially how weird and wonderful it sounded. “Black bean brownies” I said out loud … “OK, I’ll give them a try”. As always I tend to vary recipes slightly as I use what I have in my store cupboard. The original recipeRead more
Inspiration for this fresh salad came from my vegetable box from Shillingford Organics. There have been so many delicious courgettes this summer and a lot of people don’t know that they are delicious raw as well as cooked. When served in their raw state they are crunchy, refreshing and sit really well with the tang ofRead more