It’s been quite a mixed bag this growing season, with weather that seems to have lurched from one extreme to the other between the start of Spring to where we are now, with Autumn fast approachi … read more

When we think of homemade preserves, we tend to concentrate on jams and chutneys, then move on to marmalades, jellies, pickles and relishes. The humble sauce, whether sweet or savoury, often gets fo … read more

Whether you have a large vegetable patch at home, an allotment or a few patio tubs and baskets with cherry tomatoes and other easy to grow vegetables now is the time of year when all of that lovel … read more

The topic for today’s blog post is a vegetable that provokes very strong feelings in many - with some loving it and others positively loathing it with a passion. Yes, we’re talking about the purpl … read more

For many people, the global coronavirus pandemic has had one positive side-effect - the chance to spend time at home doing new things and learning fresh skills. In particular, those early food sho … read more