An unexpected little twist on a familiar favourite ... Who knew mangelwurzel could find its way into a cocktail glass? We've been having fun experimenting with mangelwurzel in the kitchen. From brownies and truffles to savoury bakes and jellies, this rather overlooked root vegetable has been keeping us busy ... And now we're turning our attention to the drinks cabinet. The idea started with an apple and mangelwurzel syrup, but I became rather more intrigued by the thought of

Golden, fluffy, wonderfully savoury scones with a rather unexpected ingredient hiding inside ... I've been having a little fun finding new ways to use mangelwurzel, that rather overlooked traditional root vegetable. Having experimented with brownies, truffles, jellies and drinks, I thought it was time to see what it could bring to the savoury side of the kitchen ,,, And so, into the scone mixture it went. Finely grated raw mangelwurzel brings moisture and a gentle earthiness