by Richard | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Homemade, Recipe, Winter
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Mince Pies! Heralding from the time of the Crusades these seasonal treats were first introduced by troops returning in the 13th Century. Originally containing meat, suet, fruit and spices they...
by Richard | Sep 8, 2018 | autumn, Blog, Cooking, Foraging, fruit, Homemade, Recipe, Uncategorised
It is the time of year again when the Hedgerows are abundant with fruit and none is finer than the humble blackberry, packed with flavour and Vitamin C it is the perfect as a snack on a country walk or used in cooking. This month I shall be celebrating this gorgeous...
by Richard | Jul 7, 2018 | Blog, fruit, Homemade, Recipe, summer
Cheesecake is a family favourite and perfect way to celebrate Summer and showcase the lushious fruits available at this time of year. To make things more difficult but more rewarding; here i will be making my own cream cheese and of course picking my own raspberries...
by Richard | Jun 30, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Glamping, Homemade, Recipe
Home made crumpets are easy to make, a little time consuming but lusciously rewarding with melted butter and jam. The origins of the humble crumpet are unknown and they are similar to pikelets, griddle cakes and blinis. Essentially they are leavened, unsweetened cakes...
by Richard | Jun 23, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Glamping, Homemade, Recipe
Bread has long been a staple of our Western diet. Here we are going to celebrate 2 simple campfire breads. Snobrod (stick bread) and Damper. Snobrod (Danish campfire bread) …or stick bread is a simple and quick bread that can be made easily while Glamping or...
by Richard | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Glamping, Homemade, Recipe, summer
With Summer well and truly here this months blog focuses on outdoor cooking over the Fire pit and in the pizza oven. Every good BBQ starts with a home made rub to flavour the meat with. Here I shall be making a spiced smokey rub to marinade chicken overnight. Before...
