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 2, 20211 minRecipesMixed Spice RecipeA lot of recipes call for the addition of ‘mixed spice’. Christmas recipes in particular usually use it. The spices in the pre-mixed jars...
Nov 26, 20213 minRecipesPreserved Spiced PearsThese are lovely with cold meats and cheese, or hot roasted duck, pheasant, chicken or pork and would be great with any Christmas...
Nov 18, 20212 minRecipesSpiced Roasted Pear and Apple Oat CrumbleI 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...
Nov 16, 20213 minRecipesPlum and Apple MincemeatThose who know me know I hate Christmas before 1st December! However, as with all good things, this recipe ideally needs a little time to...