October has brought a distinctive change in the weather, and with it, an influx of sniffles, coughs and colds. We flick the switch on the central heating and the onslaught from the invisible invaders begins; are our immune systems caught off-guard in the ambush? Our go-to remedy is hot Elderberry Cordial, but I'm not entirely … Continue reading Rosehip Syrup
Recipes
Watermelon Canapés
Have a poke around on Pinterest and you'll find a raft of great ideas for canapés and appetizers (I put on an American accent to type that word). I have no idea where I stole the idea for Watermelon Canapes from as it's been in the repertoire for a long time, but if were to hazard … Continue reading Watermelon Canapés
Pasta for Italian Day
What a great day. I'd forgotten just how much fun it is to make fresh pasta; very satisfying. I'd also forgotten how much hard work is required to knead the dough, especially when you have an audience of 8-year-old schoolchildren. This is the 10 minutes or so between the lovely eggs nestling in a flour … Continue reading Pasta for Italian Day
Gluten Free Granola
Homemade granola? So easy - so much easier than you'd think! This is my last recipe in this series of twists on Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution healthy breakfasts. I'd planned to simply create a homemade granola recipe for my twist on Jamie's Banana & Cinnamon Porridge, but a little research has led me towards using … Continue reading Gluten Free Granola
Baked Sharing Pancake
What better way to enjoy food than sharing? This dish is a joy-inducing crowd-pleaser and ideal for a lazy weekend brunch with family and friends. I think that it works best in a cast iron skillet or small oven-proof pan (about 23cm), but a baking tin will suffice if you don't have one. This is … Continue reading Baked Sharing Pancake
Food Fit For Felix 