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Nettles are looked upon as nothing more than a harmful weed that if touched can cause a uncomfortable irritation to the skin. Did you know how versatile a plant this is for food, medicine and also in the garden? The young leaves on a nettle plant are used in cooking. Lady Ridley's Nettle Soup Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes ½ lb young nettles 2 oz butter 1½ pts chicken or vegetable stock sea salt & black pepper 4 tablespoons sour cream Method: Cook the peeled, chopped … [Read more...]
We like so many families are big sandwich eaters. I regularly make sandwiches for the family to take to work, coming up with different and unusal fillings to vary the week. Although each person has their own favourite. I would struggle to fill their lunch boxes if someone hadn't of thought of this staple meal for this country ! What is a sandwich A sandwich consists of two pieces of bread, or roll, panini or bap, that has a filling in between, either hot or cold with various … [Read more...]
After a winter of rain, rain and then snow and more snow the thought of a picnic may make you laugh but look on the positive side and be prepared! From May will come the usual summer activities that we will still attend despite the weather so whether you are packing a picnic for an evening of music and fireworks, for a polo match or just to share with friends on a warm summer’s day at the beach, make sure you have packed both the essentials, the scrumptious and the downright unnecessary but … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Garlic Day on 19th April by adding a few cloves to your cooking. Famously named as ‘The Stinking Rose’ this versatile bulb is now celebrated in many countries. Whether you love it or hate it garlic has many uses in cooking and for your health. It has long been used for its nutritional properties in aiding to fight cancer, high cholesterol and the aversion of the common cold. It is even known to help in a remedy for sexual dysfunction. The Garlic Farm on the Isle … [Read more...]
Asparagus Season usually starts in April and finishes at the latter end of June. The season normally lasts approximately 8 weeks. The weather defines when and the first crops are harvested in Cornwall and the last usually in Scotland. British asparagus is considered to be amongst the best in the world and the very best being grown in the Vale of Evesham. Why? It is all down to our climate! Asparagus is a leading source of GLUTATHIONE, which is said to be the world`s most powerful … [Read more...]
Summertime - birds, bees, buttercups and sunshine and that … [Read More...]
This Chocolate salami or Salame al Cioccolato, an italian … [Read More...]
Bread and Butter pudding is so easy to make and is … [Read More...]
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