Blackberry

They say when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade ... But every now and then, life has other plans ... Not long ago, I mentioned to my husband that we really ought to go blackberry picking. I had a craving to make a blackberry curd and imagined an afternoon spent wandering the hedgerows, returning home with purple-stained fingers and enough berries to fill a basket. About twenty minutes later, there was a quiet knock at the door, and on the doorstep sat a generous

The drink I nearly didn't make ... This drink almost never existed, but then ... While making my Blackberry & Mangelwurzel Jelly ( Deliciously Unique Blackberry and Mangelwurzel Jelly Recipe to Try ), I found myself standing over a pan of the most beautiful ruby-red juice I'd ever made. It seemed almost criminal to watch every last drop disappear into the preserving pan. So I quietly poured 100ml into a jug. No plan. No recipe. Just curiosity. What followed was one of those

How an old-fashioned root vegetable became my favourite preserve of the summer ... Some recipes arrive with months of planning. Others arrive in the hands of a neighbour carrying a rather extraordinary vegetable. When I was given mangelwurzels ahead of village Mangelwurzel celebrations, I'll admit I wasn't entirely sure where to begin. Most people know them as livestock feed, not something destined for toast or afternoon tea. But curiosity has always been my favourite ingre

Life is full of compromise, especially when you share your home with kids. The sound of "Mum, I've picked you some more blackberries" is often followed by the request, "Mum, can you make a pie?" But every time, there’s a twist: "Mum, but can it not have blackberries in the middle because I don’t like when the blackberries go all squishy?" Navigating these kitchen negotiations can be tricky, but they also spark creativity. After enjoying the deliciousness of freshly frozen bla

These beautifully hued Blackberry Shortbread Biscuits came to being following one evening when my kids returned from a dog walk with my husband, proudly holding a treasure trove of ripe blackberries aloft in front of me asking me what I would make with them. My head was full of other recipes at the time and I had been caught a little off guard with this unexpected ingredient, I told them to pop the blackberries in the fridge while I thought about my options. My eldest sugge

Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it a cornucopia of vibrant fruits just waiting to be transformed into delightful desserts. In my neighbour's garden, the plum tree is practically overflowing with juicy, deep purple plums. This season, let's celebrate these gems with a delicious Plum Galette paired with velvety No Churn Chocolate & First of the Season Blackberry Ripple Ice Cream. This dessert is the epitome of sweet summer vibes you won’t want to miss! The Allure of P

There's something absolutely delightful about blackberry season that brings a smile to my face. As the summer sun shines bright, the arrival of fresh, juicy blackberries means it's time to enjoy the sweet and tangy flavours these berries offer. Pair them with a robust whiskey and zesty lemonade, and you have a cocktail that captures the essence of warm, sunny days. In this article, we're going to explore how to make a vibrant Blackberry & Whiskey Lemonade cocktail that will b