Here in the UK national supermarkets have been dropping prices on what they consider to be Christmas or Easter veg. Things like Potatoes, Carrots, Fresh Beans, Shallots, Broccoli, Parsnips, Swede (also known as Rutabaga), White Cabbage, Brown Onions, Curly Kale, Red Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage. Obviously each store has a choice of around 5 of these…
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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…
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…
Top Ten Ways to Store and Preserve Carrots
I think by now everyone knows we are in a major cost of living crisis. The cost of basics and necessities is starting to become out of pocket for many people who live from paycheck to paycheck and making the best use of bargains and special offers on basic ingredients is so very important. Part…
Top 10 Ways to Preserve and Store Potatoes
I think by now everyone knows we are in a major cost of living crisis. The cost of basics and necessities is starting to become out of pocket for many people who live from paycheck to paycheck and making the best use of bargains and special offers on basic ingredients is so very important. Part…
Confit Garlic 2 Ways
One of my absolute favourite things to eat both in summer and winter is antipasto. Sure these aren’t typically Italian but in our house we tend to call them “nibbles” and are happiest grabbing all the pickles and preserves of the year, including salad things and bread and other yummy treats and just picking what…
Brekky Fried Rice with Garlic Scapes
This week Bam and I took care of Garlic Day. In our home this is the day we harvest, process and preserve all the garlic for the year and have to get it all done with 3 hours to spare to fumigate the house. My partner is severely allergic to the fumes given off by…
Aunty Susan’s – Supper Pie
This month I was asked to be in the YouTube collaboration “The Pies of March” #thepiesofmarch2023. A fantastic collaboration which gave me the opportunity to try a recipe I wanted to try making for years that I remember from my childhood. My Aunty Susan used to make very traditional British food. This recipe is one…
Tanny Cakes – Lunchbox Favourites
Last year Tanny asked me if I could come up with a cake that was a cross over between a Bakewell Tart and a Coconut Cup Cake both being his favourites. This is what I have come up with and aptly named them Tanny Cakes after him because it was all his idea. Before I…
Turkey and Vegetable Soup Base – Leftovers From Christmas
Soup is one of those meals that is a comfort in the deep of winter or a great meal to have on the go any time of the year. I wanted this to be a base for an amazing soup. Something I could build on and create the kinds of soups we want at the…
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