Well, with all the rain that has arrived in recent weeks, it might not feel exactly like summer, but it’s true - spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, now. We’re hoping for long, … read more

When it comes to eating ... most would agree that the Italians know how to blend fantastic flavours to make delicious traditional dishes.  From crusty bread and olive oil to thin, crispy pizzas, … read more

Maybe you have you a surplus of eggs from your own chickens or you just love pickled eggs.   The pickling of eggs is yet another way to store surplus produce and is a relished … read more

Rhubarb is one of the first plants in the garden to poke its head above ground and produce a crop, so it’s very much a welcome addition in most gardens. Whilst it can be a little bit like Marmite, i … read more

The days are lengthening, the sun is shining more often, buds and blossoms are bursting on the trees and happy lambs are frolicking in the fields. All this could only mean one thing: Spring has fina … read more