Picnic or Lunch

Nature's Larder It's about this time of year in Somerset that Bramley apples have a habit of appearing on doorsteps .. less cherry knocking, more apple knocking. You certainly can't walk through a Somerset village at this time of year without tripping over a box of Bramley apples. Left hopefully outside a gate with a little handwritten note inviting you to take a few, they're one of my favourite signs that the seasons are beginning to shift. This hearty potato salad is my wa

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

I know, I know, Christmas is over and some of you are doing your best to embrace a New Years resolution diet plan ... But then then the cold frost settles outside and snowflakes gently blanket the ground, and your mind starts to wander to chocolatey treats and you find yourself here with me and this my very favourite fudgy brownies recipe ... And you find yourself wavering .. And then I say, this is exactly the perfect time to embrace a little indulgence and keep that extra w

Let’s be honest: sometimes you just want a snack that’s both comforting and a tad indulgent. If you love cheesy deliciousness and need a quick and easy recipe, these Cheesy Artichoke and Spinach Soft Beer Pretzels are for you. These soft-baked pretzels are filled with a creamy mixture of artichoke hearts, spinach, and plenty of cheese – making them truly irresistible. The addition of beer in the dough creates a distinct flavour that you won’t soon forget. The Allure of Artich