The Nasturtium flowers are beginning to take over a large corner of the veggie patch now. Their twisting fronds have spread up…
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Autumn salad of purple sprouting broccoli,'wet' walnuts and heritage carrots recipe
Autumn brings a wonderful variety of fruit and vegetables to the table and one of my favourites has got to be ‘wet’…
Tomato tart with basil dressing recipe
If ever there was a reason for growing your own vegetables it has to be the taste of your first homegrown tomato.…
Panzanella /rustic tomato bread salad recipe
I have just come back from spending a few glorious days in the Le Marche region of Italy. Gastronomically, Italy ticks all…
Classic French apricot tart
I think one of the best things to come out of France (apart from wine and cheese) has got to be their…
Courgette, Pecorino and basil frittata
I am often being asked for “use up what’s in the fridge recipes”, which are quick, simple and also healthy and tasty…
Skinny summer salad with edible flowers
This year I decided to plant some edible flowers to add to my kitchen garden and, for a first attempt (though I…
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with girolle mushrooms
My little vegetable plot is really thriving now and producing vast quantities of spinach and courgettes. In fact if I’m really honest…
Blueberry Jam Recipe
I started making blueberry jam a few years ago and handed a few pots out to family and friends. This has…