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...
Feb 11, 20222 minRecipesDate and Ginger Five-Spice CookiesWith 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...
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 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...
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...