Spice of the Month - Fenugreek
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Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenugreek makes a curry. It is that extra special ingredient you miss when it is not there. I love...
- Apr 24, 2022
- 4 min
Spice of the Month – Sumac
Sumac Rhus coriaria I thought sumac would be the perfect spice of the month for April as it is a vibrant spice for spring, with a...
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- Apr 9, 2022
- 5 min
Herb of the Month - Dandelion
Dandelion Taraxacum officinale agg. Growing in lawns and popping up all around the garden, they are usually seen as a ‘weed’ and most...
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- Mar 28, 2022
- 3 min
Spice of the Month – Turmeric
Turmeric Curcuma longa Turmeric is one of the more unusual spices in flavour and fragrance. It has a warming, earthy and bitter flavour...
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- Mar 19, 2022
- 2 min
Pickled Nasturtium Seed Pods
I really love these. They are my favourite way to preserve the flavour of nasturtiums, especially as their flowers do not keep and their...
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- Feb 25, 2022
- 5 min
Herb of the Month - Sage
Sage Salvia officinalis I think sage may be one of my favourite herbs (but I do love marjoram…and lemon verbena….and...
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- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
Spice of the Month – Star Anise
Star Anise Illicium verum Star anise is such a beautiful spice in colour and in shape and it always seems such a shame to throw it out...
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- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
Date and Ginger Five-Spice Cookies
With February being the Chinese New Year I thought this recipe would be a small, but nice, way to celebrate. This is a good recipe for...
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- Jan 15, 2022
- 2 min
Coconut and Cardamom Fudge
This recipe is taken from Meera Sodha’s Made in Indian recipe book. This is my go-to book for all curry recipes. I have tried a lot of...
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- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
Spice of the Month – Cardamom
CardamomElettaria cardamomum Cardamom is a vibrant, fragrant spice, that is sweet, slightly citrussy, and refreshing which makes it a...
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- Dec 12, 2021
- 4 min
Festive Spiced Mulled Wine Scones
I first tried this recipe last Christmas when we had a bottle of mulled wine open. This is a recipe I have adapted from The National...
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- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Spice of the Month – Cinnamon
Cinnamon Cinnamomum verum My first memory of really loving this spice is when my dad bought me and my sister a packet of cinnamon...
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- Dec 4, 2021
- 2 min
Chai Spice Mix
I do love a mixed spice mix, but I particularly love a chai spice mix with its addition of cardamom. It is all that is autumnal and will...
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- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Mincemeat and Marzipan Scones
As you may be aware by now if you have been following my recipes, I quite like scones! Here’s another recipe which is perfect for this...
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- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
Mixed Spice Recipe
A lot of recipes call for the addition of ‘mixed spice’. Christmas recipes in particular usually use it. The spices in the pre-mixed jars...
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- Nov 26, 2021
- 4 min
Spice of the Month – Ginger
Ginger Zinigiber officinale Ginger is a perennial plant from south-east Asia, in which the rhizomes (ginger or root ginger), is used....
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- Nov 26, 2021
- 3 min
Preserved Spiced Pears
These are lovely with cold meats and cheese, or hot roasted duck, pheasant, chicken or pork and would be great with any Christmas...
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- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Spiced Roasted Pear and Apple Oat Crumble
I love pears. They are one of my favourite fruits (although, Ben will tell you that I have a lot of ‘favourites’!). This is one of my...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 3 min
Plum and Apple Mincemeat
Those who know me know I hate Christmas before 1st December! However, as with all good things, this recipe ideally needs a little time to...
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- Nov 16, 2021
- 2 min
Honey, Ginger and Walnut Scones
I would much prefer to have a scone over cake as they are not too sweet and go well with a cup of tea or coffee. Like crumbles, the...
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