When winter comes I love to cook in my slow cooker. Slow cooking food is a great way to cook a meal. It’s also great to cook desserts in. In the past I have normally stewed apples on the hob …
Category: condiments and extras
Chili Pesto in a Pestle and Mortar
Homemade chili pesto is a simple way to elevate everyday meals with a burst of spice and freshness. It’s packed with spices, pecans, coriander and lime. Therefore it’s not a common pesto but it’s the perfect twist on a classic …
Aubergine Pesto
We love bold flavours in our house and we also enjoy rustic homemade goodness. The aubergine pesto is a must try. It’s made in a traditional pestle and mortar which brings out the natural richness of the roasted aubergine. The …
Old Skool Pesto!!!
There’s nothing quite like going back to basics. This pesto recipe is simple, fresh and packed with flavour. It’s made in the traditional way with a pestle and mortar. It brings out the very best of the basil, pine nuts …
Fermented Ginger
Many people believe that home cooking means bland food. As I have discovered since writing this blog that’s simply not the case. A simple way to bring both flavour and health benefits into your kitchen is to add spices including …
Fermented Sliced Red Onions
Humans have been fermenting vegetables for centuries. It’s one of the easiest ways to add plenty of flavour to everyday dishes. The recipe turns the humble onion into a tangy probiotic-rich condiment. It is very time consuming but you only …
Fermented Lemons and Limes
Citrus fruit are a staple on our shopping list. I tend to eat lemon and limes on a daily basis. In recent years I started fermenting foods. The other day I decided to ferment the lemons and limes that I …
Apple, Blackberry Chia Seed Jam
When we first moved into this house over eight years ago I decided I wanted to grow an apple tree. We went to our local garden centre and I choose a tree. At the time I was so keen to …
Apple and Blackberry Smoothie
Smoothies although they can be sugary are a good way to get fruit into your kids diet. My son Ted used to love apples. Ted also used to love a homemade apple and blackberry crumble. Nowadays Ted is not so …
Slow Cooker Apples and Blackberries
When winter comes I love to cook in my slow cooker. Slow cooking food is a great way to cook a meal. It’s also great to cook desserts in. In the past I have normally stewed apples on the hob …