May can be appear to be a tricky month when it comes to eating locally and seasonally. It's traditionally the start of the UK growing season and as such the harvest can be a little thin. May is the final month of the hunger gap,...
There's nothing quite like getting outside and immersing yourself in nature. For us, one of the best ways to do this is through foraging wild edibles and one plant that's worth seeking out is wild garlic. Not only is it delicious, but it's also relatively...
This crab apple jelly recipe is one to keep coming back to. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Plus, given crab apple season is towards the end of autumn, crab apple jelly is a great preserve to make ahead for Christmas. It...
It's been a treat of an autumn so far. The weather's been warm and we've been spoilt with golden sunshine. There's a definite feeling that these days need to be savoured. They need to be made the most of before the winter takes a firmer...
I’ll admit, wandering along the towpath carrying a chair is guaranteed to raise a few eyebrows. However, it was the only way I could reach the crimson haws dangling over the hedgerow. I’m fairly sure once you give some homemade hawthorn ketchup a try, you...
I'm writing this whilst gazing out over a wintry canal. The bull rushes opposite are flaying their leaves in the stiff breeze and even the moorhen looks perturbed by the rain. It's the type of day when you need to nest. The type of day...
Late summer is always a celebration. The days linger and lounge, hanging heavily in the August heat. When the weather's good, you need a breakfast that will match the dawn's beauty. Pan con Tomate is that exact snack. So simple, it makes the most of...
August is a fantastic month to get out into nature and collect a few wild edibles. At the moment the hedgerows alongside the boat are ladened down with berries just starting to take on their respective ripe hues. Even if you’re new to foraging, I...
Let’s pop these in the proper treat section of nature’s larder. Elderflower fritters are a great way to round off a spring evening...
The end of the elderflower season is always slightly bitter-sweet. No matter how much cordial, champagne or fritters I’ve managed to conjure up, I still feel I haven’t been able to make the most of it. Fortunately, this recipe is a brilliant way to preserve...