Produce and recipes that keep you in step with the seasons
It’s just arrived! The joy that I get in picking up my annual box of Patrice Newell’s garlic - well, it’s hard to put into words - it’s more of a visceral thing as I lift the lid and look upon plump purple bulbs of fresh organic garlic nestled together …
It’s Autumn and figs, my favourite fruit of all, are in season. Do what I did last night and look up the index of some of your favourite recipe books. Discover some old and new recipes that will surely tempt you to enjoy these once a year delights …
There’s a good reason why you don’t need to buy fruit juice full of heaven’s know what … You can make your own delicious, nutritious iced lemon barley water, with minimal effort, and have it on hand all through the summer!
Basil is the herb of Spring and Summer don’t you think? If you’re wanting to herald the warmer months with a simple meal that is light and refreshing, try this divine combination of feather light ricotta gnocchi with cherry tomatoes and basil …
Have you ever eaten Congee at Yum Cha? This is comfort food the Chinese way - it’s usually served in the mornings as a nourishing way to start the day. But when you add chilli, black vinegar and other yummy things you can turn this soup into a Sunday evening winner …
‘Dessert? You want dessert too?’ After a busy day the last thing you want to do is cook dinner, and make a dessert as well! But … if this Plum Crumble is in your repertoire you can easily cook a dessert that’s just right for an autumnal evening …
What does go on behind-the-scenes when making bread? What mysteries occur? No mysteries in fact but a wonderful coming together of ingredients, assisted by yeast, to create a truly satisfying baking experience. And the eating is wonderful too …
