I was asked back to the #piesofmarch collaboration this year by LeAnne from The Mennonite Farmhouse and Tony at Kettle Kitchen. I decided that for their collaboration it was the perfect time to make my apple pie again. First time in 20ish years that I’ve done it. This particular recipe I used to make 5…
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Apricot Ketchup
Farmers markets and local greengrocers are some of the best resources for purchasing “past their best” fresh produce which is perfect for making jams, jellies, chutneys and sauces and doing so for pennies. Sure it’s great if you have access to wild fruit trees or an orchard etc but not everyone does and shopping at…
Plum Sauce
I think we all know by now that Tanny is the fussiest when it comes to food, flavours, textures etc. This sauce I was terrified of sharing with him but he has found his new favourite thing and honestly would happily drink this out of the jar if he got half a chance. In fact…
Spring Rolls
Self sufficiency is not just about making and doing the basic necessities of life for ourselves. It’s about doing the things we want as well. The treats, the special occasions, the alternatives to spending alot of money we may not have. Finding ways to avoid food fatigue, while at the same time not running to…
Mushroom Ketchup and Spicy Mushroom Powder.
I try to visit Kirkgate Market in Leeds at least 3 times a year. I do this to get cut priced fruit and veg for preserving. It is so worth the trip and even including bus and taxi fares or petrol and parking it is still at least 3/4’s cheaper than the supermarkets for the…
Welsh Cheesecakes
This one is one of my Nana Lucy’s recipes. I decided that for the Break Your Heart Bake collaboration I was asked to join this would be great. It’s a recipe I had never made before but wanted to and it is something I wanted to do because I had been thinking about my Nana…
Victoria Sponge Cake
This particular recipe is an absolute brilliant one for beginners and masters alike. It’s fantastic when you have an hours notice for unexpected or expected guests and pretty much everyone I know or have met are more than happy with this cake and it brings them back to some happy childhood memories. Saying all that…
Yorkshire Puddings
Yorkshire Puddings are such a huge thing in our home that if a roast dinner turns up without them there is a mutiny! I learned this recipe when I was working as a chef and it has never gone wrong. It is incredibly easy, very quick and simple to adapt to your needs. This will…
Medieval Lemon Cakes
It’s not often I share my love of history with you guys and my love of experimental archaeology. However I appear to have the opportunity here to do so as I needed to make these cakes for my archaeology group. The original recipe for these cakes came from Thomas Dawson book, The Good Huswifes Lewell…
Mocheatos
To celebrate my 900th video on YouTube I am sharing with you my quick and easy mojitos recipe that is no fuss and simple. INGREDIENTS 1 Handful Fresh Mint Leaves 1 Whole Lime Peeled 3 Tablespoons Sugar 1/2 Blender full of Ice 2 Shots White Rum Your Favourite Lemonade METHOD Place all your ingredients except…
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