Summer is here, temperatures are soaring and plans for eating outdoors and summer cocktails are all being made. 2 weeks ago I collected a bag full of elderflower (when there was still plenty of rain about) and now I am delighted to have this in the fridge ready for any callers. Those wanting something stronger can try the other bottle, also equally good on a … Continue reading Summer Drinks – Limoncello and Elderflower
A day spent in the garden sweeping and scrubbing worked up a good appetite. Chopping the tree down and finding a wasps nest in the middle of it meant I needed something nice to get over the shock. These did the job! They are easy to whip up and with all spelt flour, good fats, low sugar content with delicious chocolate nut butter makes a … Continue reading Nut Butter & Cranberry Cookies
I have a collection of sauces and salsas which I got recently in a hamper from here. These delicious artisan sauces and salsas from The Scullery are made with great ingredients and really tasty. I’m always happy when I find a good Irish product and deciding how I would use it as opposed to just simply loading it onto a plate of cheese and crackers … Continue reading Red Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers
Summer is coming and we are spending more of the evening outside, in my case, removing slugs from the vegetable patch, In Eva’s perfecting her skipping. This simple supper is quick and easy to prepare. Smoked Mackerel is one of my fridge standbys and this pate is full of protein, loaded with essential fatty acids and vitamins. A great quick starter or a simple supper. … Continue reading Mackerel Pate for a speedy supper
I made this bread with one eye on the front door, from time to time guiltily looking over my shoulder in case my other half walked in the door. My other half disapproves of gluten (gross understatement) and while I totally get this and reluctantly agree that even for me, gluten does not really suit me, there is just no other way to make delicious … Continue reading Wild Garlic and Tomato Yeast Bread
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