This year has proved to be something of a topsy-turvy year in more ways than one, with the Coronavirus lockdown turning everything on its head and the weather mixing things up quite a bit to boot. … read more

As we draw ever closer to the fifth month of Covid-19 lockdown in the UK, we might be seeing some easing of restrictions, in England at least, but we are still very far from the normal that we onc … read more

With the weather we’ve been enjoying in recent weeks, it’s hard to believe that we are still only in springtime, as it has often seemed more like a fairly good British summer already. If it wasn’t … read more

Dare we mention the ‘C’ word yet? Yes, we’re talking about Christmas which is now just a few short weeks away. That means that it’s time to start thinking about what gifts to give friends, family … read more

Following on from our earlier post about how the Americans can food, we thought we’d look at some canning ideas that are just perfect for this time of year. From canning in-season fruits and veg … read more