May 15, 20223 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month - FenugreekFenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum Fenugreek makes a curry. It is that extra special ingredient you miss when it is not there. I love...
Apr 24, 20224 minSpice of the MonthSpice 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...
Mar 28, 20223 minSpice of the MonthSpice 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...
Feb 12, 20222 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month – Star AniseStar 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...
Jan 15, 20222 minRecipesCoconut and Cardamom FudgeThis 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...
Jan 14, 20222 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month – CardamomCardamomElettaria cardamomum Cardamom is a vibrant, fragrant spice, that is sweet, slightly citrussy, and refreshing which makes it a...
Dec 10, 20214 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month – CinnamonCinnamon Cinnamomum verum My first memory of really loving this spice is when my dad bought me and my sister a packet of cinnamon...
Dec 4, 20212 minRecipesChai Spice MixI 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...
Dec 3, 20213 minRecipesMincemeat and Marzipan SconesAs 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...
Nov 26, 20214 minSpice of the MonthSpice of the Month – GingerGinger Zinigiber officinale Ginger is a perennial plant from south-east Asia, in which the rhizomes (ginger or root ginger), is used....