When do I pick walnuts to pickle them and how do I pickle them? It will be my first crop from two young trees that are six or seven years…
Food and Drink
We sifted through the best of British food and created the ultimate selection of summer picnic food to buy and eat now
The best summer picnic food encompasses everything from the crumbliest fudge to ham so good it’s wasted in a sandwich, celebrating every corner of the British Isles from the Isle…
The best Platinum Jubilee picnic recipes for your street party
There are many celebrations planned this month to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, but none are more enjoyable, fitting and inclusive than the street party. The tradition of street…
Whole Roast Pigeon and Purple Sprouting Broccoli
If you have a freezer full of pigeon and you need to offload and make some room, try this roast recipe to impress guests and satisfy anyone’s hunger. WHOLE ROAST…
The best British bar snacks
British bar snacks are coming into their own again, aim higher than peanuts and make a meal of the cocktail hour with the best Scotch eggs and pork scratchings
Lobster Mac and Cheese
Rich, luxurious and decadent, lobster mac and cheese makes the most of not only the meat but the hugely flavourful shells. However, be careful not to over-simmer the milk, as…
Duck ragu pie with rosemary, rioja and cointreau
This pie recipe makes the most of the duck’s flavour by cooking it whole first before shredding to create the filling. I tend to use an enamel dish as I…
Our top 6 Easter recipes
Chocolate, ginger and orange Easter cake There are ways to consume cocoa this Easter without unwrapping yet another chocolate egg. Put aside time this long weekend to bake Philippa Davis’…
Irish Rarebit
St. Patrick’s Day is a day for celebration. Why not celebrate by trying this delicious Irish-inspired recipe and really get into the festive spirit? IRISH RAREBIT I spent many happy…
Mussel and leek chowder
I have never felt the need to torture myself in January with severe disciplinary actions regarding my diet. It’s dark, cold and often wet, and I want food that makes…