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Book Review: Food You Can Forage, by Tiffany Francis

N.b. This review was originally published in New Nature Magazine (June 2018 issue). Have you ever wondered what sweet cicely or bog myrtle taste like? If so then this book could be one for you. Beautifully illustrated and helpfully structured by habitat Food You Can Forage would sit well on the bookshelf or coffee table ofContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Food You Can Forage, by Tiffany Francis”

Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes

Many thanks to Holly for this latest recipe. You can find others by clicking here. …………………………………………………………………………… In this season one of my favourite things to eat is rhubarb, specifically the forced rhubarb that comes in a fantastic bright pink shade. The tender pink stems and sharp flavour are delicious and I think rhubarb is wonderfulContinueContinue reading “Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble Cupcakes”

Chestnut and clementine cake with chocolate orange icing

Big thanks again to Holly for putting together this delicious recipe. Apologies that we didn’t have one for you in December but we figured you would have plenty of recipes on the go anyway! To find more of Holly’s seasonal recipes click here. ………………………………………………. Happy New Year and what better way to start the newContinueContinue reading “Chestnut and clementine cake with chocolate orange icing”

Beetroot Soup

Thanks again to Holly for putting together this seasonal recipe. Hope you enjoy cooking (and eating!) it. To find Holly’s other seasonal recipes click here. The choice for November is Beetroot soup. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. As November draws to a close I present to you this month’s seasonable vegetable, the marvellous, jewel toned beetroot. I love toContinueContinue reading “Beetroot Soup”

Alternative Ways to Preserve Your Food – Guest Post by Joe Baldwin

According to an essay paper, written by an old friend, when well-to-do folks talk about preserving food, they usually mean refrigeration. Even though refrigeration is a fine way to preserve food, there are still downsides to it. Imagine that the entire region was infiltrated by a storm, leaving you with no electricity. You enterContinueContinue reading “Alternative Ways to Preserve Your Food – Guest Post by Joe Baldwin”