For those of you who have walked through the countryside between late August and November and wondered what those oblong orange-red fruits are with the little black tufts at the end, they are rosehips. This year there were so many of the red berries hanging from hedgerows that it would have been a shame not …
Arise my Honeycomb, arise
When you say honeycomb, most people think of the waxy structure used by bees to store their honey. But I am talking about honeycomb made of sugar and bicarbonate of soda. Made famous by the Cadbury Crunchie bar. This golden bubbly treat is very temperature sensitive and when the soda is added will suddenly double …
Nuts about Christmas Nuts
It’s that time of year again, Christmas! The time of snow, of hot chocolate, of woolly hats and of fires. I always enjoy this time as I can sit inside and look out the window, wrapped in a blanket and think “I am so glad I don’t have to go out in that cold weather”. …
Fruity Figs and Blue Cheese Starter
It is the season for figs. When you think of classic accompaniments to figs, your mind will often wonder to the sweeter tastes, such as honey, orange zest, toasted almonds and cream. But I have found that fig and blue cheese is an excellent combination, if a bit unusual. The sweetness of the figs compliments …