In this section, we will discuss all the things you need to consider once you have your raised beds built. We talk about what to fill your raised beds with, jobs to be done before each growing season, sowing and watering tips. Are you keen to take on a small DIY project? Why not build […]
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Anything and everything that isn’t a recipe habitat in this Blog section. If you are looking for a Menu idea for the festive period or looking to answer some ‘How To?’ questions, have a look at a range of articles below!
Raised Bed Gardening: April
How is it April already? We are carrying on with growing the vegetables on our windowsills, whilst the temperatures are just starting to warm. Some will need to be potted up to provide the plants more space and compost. More varieties of hardy vegetables can now be sown directly outside, whilst others need to be […]
Ultimate Easter Dinner for Two
If this Easter is different for you and you are not going to celebrate with family & friends, you can still enjoy a real feast. Whilst a large family gathering may be the first choice for most of us, this year, we are putting together an Ultimate Easter Menu for two. Not compromising on flavours, […]
Raised Bed Gardening: March
Our mission is to grow as many vegetables as we possibly can in our raised beds, on our window sills and conservatory that acts as a greenhouse in the summer months. This article is our beginners’ guide for growing vegetables in March in the UK. Whilst we are beginners ourselves, only having started three years […]
Raised Bed Gardening – Part 1: How to Build Raised Beds?
Three years ago we decided to build raised beds to give us a better chance of success with growing our own vegetables and we have never looked back since! Building the raised beds is actually really easy to do, and very much worth the effort. Growing vegetables in the raised beds saves so much time […]
How to Store Home-Made Pasta?
Making pasta is fun, but time-consuming! So if you want to make a big batch to last you a while, you need to know a thing or two about how to store your home-made pasta! From drying to freezing, this is our ultimate guide on how to store home-made pasta! We have been making a […]
Filled Pasta: How to Make Ravioli, Tortellini & Other Stuffed Pasta Shapes?
If you’re planning to make your own filled pasta, you will start with fresh pasta dough. You will then roll the pasta very thinly and finally fill and shape it. This article will cover everything from the pasta dough and equipment needed to fillings and shaping of the stuffed pasta! What Pasta Dough to Use […]
Home-Made Pasta: Three Easy Pasta Dough Recipes & Ten Different Shapes
If you have some extra time to spend cooking, home-made pasta is definitely the perfect project to take on. We have three simple pasta dough recipes for you to start with. Whether you have a pasta roller or not, in this article we will also show you how to create pasta shapes at home! Not […]
Food Trends: What Food Will Be Popular in 2021?
Each year presents us with new and innovative methods of cooking, the revival of some old-fashioned recipes with a modern twist, and all of the sudden we find ourselves using new ingredients again and again, although previously we didn’t even know they existed! Yes, there’s definitely something called ‘food-fashion’ and we are the obedient followers! […]
The Top 10 Kitchen Items To Invest In
One of the things that make cooking fun is having the right gadgets and utensils to use in your kitchen! There are so many great items out there, from small kitchen tools to countertop appliances, that is may be difficult to choose one to invest in when you’re looking to upgrade or trying to find […]