What the Dorset Coast Taught me This Week

As many of you may have gathered from my last journal, I felt it was time for a little break. So, last week, Tamara and I headed down to the south Dorset coast for a couple of days—the first time we’d had a trip sans enfants in a few years! We stayed at a beautiful...

My Top 3 Quick and Easy One-Pot Recipes for Busy School Nights

That familiar back-to-school feeling is here; we all know how busy school nights can get. Cooking can feel like a chore between after-school activities, homework, and managing the rest of the day’s to-dos. That’s why I thought I'd share three go-to recipes in our...

Smoked Heritage Carrot and Green Bean Salad with Parsley and Caper Dressing

The end of the summer holidays is fast approaching and there’s already a hint of autumnal chill in the air in the mornings. There's no doubt that sentence will now trigger an Indian summer (we can but hope). The upcoming and much anticipated ceremonial passing of...

Hot Smoked Trout and New Potato Salad with a Horseradish dressing

I thought I'd share a little recipe this week that we’ve been enjoying at home this spring and summer. It’s incredibly quick and easy to put together, with very little cooking and mainly just assembling. It's perfect for whipping up after a busy morning of gardening...

Easter Feasting – Crispy Lamb Gyros

The daffs are in full bloom and the glow from the occasionally shy sun is signalling the growing of the days. It feels like we are awakening from the hibernation of winter and all it threw at us this year. Easter is always a line in the sand to bring us out of the...
Roast Squash, Lentil & Blue Cheese Salad

Roast Squash, Lentil & Blue Cheese Salad

As the snowdrops start to appear the early signs of spring are here. It's best not to put all your eggs in one basket though and start dreaming of warmer weather yet, for February usually has a...

Delicious Homemade Chutneys for Boxing Day

Delicious Homemade Chutneys for Boxing Day

Christmas Day is all about gifts, spending time with your loved ones, and great food. And, quite often, so is Boxing Day! While we don’t often eat quite as much, everyone’s still picking, and that’s...

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