The humble Bramley apple is something of a nation’s favourite; these reliable cooking apples taste delicious in cakes, pastries, puddings and home preserves, and their size means they go a long way. … read more

Did something magical happen on Valentine’s Day? Were you swept off your feet in a whirlwind of romance, candlelight and soft music? Were you taken out to enjoy an amazing meal in a classy restaur … read more

Have you left it until almost the very last minute to start thinking about Valentine’s Day and what to give your loved one, or the person you secretly admire, as a token of your love? Well, don’t pani … read more

In a previous blog post, we spoke about ways to make this year’s Valentine’s Day a little bit more special, by creating homemade gifts to give to your loved one or to friends or someone you’re s … read more

When it comes to making home preserves, it’s easy to think that success or failure is purely down to the recipe and that every jam, jelly, pickle or chutney simply needs some fresh ingredients, a go … read more