Rachel Allen is a well-known TV chef hailing from Dublin. She has released many recipe books throughout her career, and this most recent one is based around one of her shows, and is described on the cover as a collection of everyday simple meals. My first impression was of a comprehensive collection of recipes, and…
In hindsight, this probably wasn’t the best thing to make for a picnic. Cut up, the caramel is deliciously sticky which is not only complicated to eat, but also to transport. Fortunately, I cut the pieces small enough to make them only a couple of bites, which is all you need really as it is…
I know right? Jam made from tomatoes! What will they think of next? The problem with growing your own fruit and veg is that often you will have a glut of one thing, and then have to think of many creative ways to use it or preserve it. I have 11 varieties of tomato in…
Another item that was made to take to our late night picnic at Wollaton Hall, were these little beauties. Described by my good friend Alasdair as “the food of the Gods themselves”. This might be an extravagant claim, but they were really good! Especially with the Tomato Jam I also made (more about that later)….
I went to see an outdoor screening of The Dark Knight Returns last night, at Wollaton Hall, which coincidentally, doubled as Wayne Manor in the movie. The plan was, picnic chairs, blanket and snacks. Many snacks. Now, I realise that the weather is definitely becoming more autumnal, and it is unlikely that you will need…
The other day I went blackberry picking at our local nature reserve. It was a beautiful day, and my nephews and I bagged a whole load of juicy berries. Immediately on my return, I made a couple of blackberry pies. I still had at least a third of the berries left, so I needed to…
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