Delicious Rosehip and Apple Jelly has all the flavour of running your palate through a rose garden and orchard. The rosy and appley flavour is complimented by the beautiful deep amber colour of this jewel-like jelly. Why I Made Rosehip and Apple Jelly I’ve been walking past rosehips growing in local hedgerows at this time…
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Simple Shredless Orange Marmalade (or with shreds)
This deliciously tangy, Simple Shredless Orange Marmalade is easy to make and doesn’t require any specialist equipment. It can be made all year round with ordinary oranges and a lemon. You can even leave the shreds in if you prefer! If you loved Robertson’s Golden Shredless Marmalade as a child or still love it now,…
Easy Greengage Jam
You will adore this quick and Easy Greengage Jam recipe with a subtle zing of lemon. With just 3 ingredients and no pectin, it’s the perfect way to preserve a glut of these unique and delicately flavoured stone fruits. A Life Long Love of Greengage Jam As a child I loved Tiptree Greengage Jam which…
Strawberry & Gin Jam – simple, no pectin recipe
This small batch Strawberry & Gin Jam recipe with a hint of vanilla is so quick and easy to make and requires no added pectin! The delectable flavour symphony of this unique strawberry jam leaves your taste buds utterly intrigued and begging for more! I was recently gifted 7 punnets (boxes) of strawberries by my…
Easy Roasted Celeriac Soup
Easy Roasted Celeriac Soup has delicious earthy tones from the roasted celeriac, subtle sweetness from the roasted garlic and tanginess from added lemon juice. This nutritious, vegan soup is so easy to make. If you’re looking for a celeriac soup recipe without cream and low in fat then this soup is perfect for you. What…
Kale Soup
Kale Soup is a delicious and nutritious, textured soup, that is vegan and gluten free. The addition of carrot counteracts the bitterness of the kale so even fussy eaters should like this popular soup! About the Recipe This recipe for Kale Soup came about as a result of needing to use up a reduced bag…
How to make Slow Cooker Sourdough Bread + video tutorial!
Learn how to make Slow Cooker Sourdough Bread. This recipe makes utterly delicious, crusty, Malted Grain Sourdough Bread and saves you money on energy costs without compromising on quality! You can of course adapt the recipe to use any combination of bread flours that you have. I recently took up making sourdough bread under the…
Carrot & Fresh Coriander Soup
Carrot & Fresh Coriander Soup (or Carrot & Cilantro Soup if you’re on the other side of the pond) is a delicious, nutrient packed vegetarian soup. It’s the sort of soup that leaves you feeling cleansed after eating it! This Carrot & Coriander Soup is made with fresh coriander rather than crushed coriander seeds for…
Wholemeal Apple Hot Cross Buns
Wholemeal Apple Hot Cross Buns are a healthier Easter teatime treat with added chunks of apple, currants and mixed spice! Readers come back and make these year on year they’re so good! NB: I originally posted this recipe in April 2014 and last year took some more photos which I didn’t get round to adding….
Easy Crab Apple Jelly + video tutorial!
Easy Crab Apple Jelly is sweet, tangy and delicious, the perfect way to preserve crab apples! It doesn’t require a jelly bag, stand, upturned stool or kitchen door knob, just a colander and a pair of tights, muslin or tea towel set over a pan. Couldn’t be easier! In early September I went off looking…