The perfect focaccia is within reach. By using a few simple tricks and planning ahead you'll be making the best focaccia you've ever had.…
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Cherry plums are a small, sweet, and tangy fruit that tastes like a plum but is the size of a large cherry. It is one of the earliest flowering trees to appear in the garden and has multiple culinary uses that are often overlooked because of its petite size.…
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I don’t think I’ve ever candled eggs before but armed with a youtube video showing me what they should be like I shine a bright LED into the bottom of the first egg and it glows. It glows yellow. The air sac is obvious but nothing else. This is not a promising start. I…
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I received my duck eggs for duckling incubation from a breeder based in West Wales via Royal Mail. Her own ducks feature heavily on her website and they’re truly beautiful. I was recommended that I should store the eggs point down for 24 hours before beginning incubation. This also gave me some time to…
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Lemon Balm is a fantastically versatile herb that's easy to grow and even easier to eat. Known for being a calming herb it has numerous benefits.…
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Elderflowers are a true gem of the English countryside. These delicate, fragrant flowers bloom from late May to early July. Harvesting them is a joyful and rewarding experience. Not only are elderflowers a delight to the senses, but they are also a wonderful ingredient in many recipes, from cordials and syrups to cakes and…
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Allicin is produced by garlic as a means to fend off attackers. We can harness that power to help ward off slugs, snails and other bugs from our precious plants.…
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Wild garlic is a favourite of foragers and is a prized spring ingredient in kitchens. Wild Garlic Pesto is an excellent way to introduce this wonderful ingredient into your own kitchen.…
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Rhubarb is a hugely versatile ingredient but we don't use it much in our drinks. Let's change that with this delicious Rhabarberschorle recipe…
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A delicate and super crispy way to delight in one of the most abundant flowers found in our gardens. Dandelion tempura is a must try.…
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