I have just received my free seeds from the bbc dig in website. Can’t wait to get out and sow some squash seeds! Check out their website by going to http://www.bbc.co.uk/digin/ for great tips on how to grow your own veg.
Eastern Spiced Lamb Tagine
Posted by on May 9, 2009
This is a recipe that is cooked in a traditional Moroccan tagine, however if you don’t have one of these you can easily cook it on the hob in a large pan instead of transferring to the oven.
Tarte Tatin
Posted by on May 9, 2009
A lovely easy recipe that looks amazing once cooked, definately not one to have if your on a diet though! More…
Carrot cupcakes with orange frosting
Posted by on May 8, 2009
This is a Gordon Ramsey recipe that I found in the Times Magazine. The recipe produces lovely light and flavoursome cupcakes that are bound to be a favourite by everyone who trys them! These cakes will keep for a couple of days in the fridge. More…
Growing Tomatoes
Posted by on April 14, 2009
Tomato seedling
Our tomato growing started about 2 months ago. Here I will describe how we got going and the things you will need to grow your own.
The tomatoes we have grown this year are moneymaker (a classic favourite) and Pomodoro (a large plum variety that is good for using in sauces).
Getting started
Posted by on April 14, 2009
After strimming the plot and turning it over we had the long and tedious task of removing all the weeds and roots before marking off the areas that we would eventually use as beds for the plants. More…
Apple Crackle Pudding
Posted by on April 14, 2009
This recipe was kindly given to me by my friend Caroline, a fellow allotment grower! The amounts have been converted from ounces to grams More…
Sausage Bake
Posted by on April 14, 2009
A recipe taken from Delicious magazine and a firm favourite in our house! More…
Chicken Fried Rice
Posted by on April 14, 2009
A much healithy version of the favourite take away meal. If you don’t fancy chicken, try with prawns instead. More…
Lamb Curry
Posted by on April 14, 2009
This is a recipe that I learnt whilst doing cooking night classes. A little more unusual as the rice is cooked in with the curry and tastes fantastic! You can use different curry pastes to change the flavour and also use frozen spinach to make it a little cheaper. More…