I left it late to cut my lavender to make these scented bags, but I just couldn't bear to cut it down when it was swarming with bees and butterflies! This meant that the lavender had dulled slightly and I was worried that the fragrance wouldn't be very strong, but I needn't have worried because… Continue reading Make your own scented lavender & rosemary bags
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Easy cranberry sauce
It's the weekend before Christmas, everyone! I hope you're all starting to get in the festive spirit, despite the lack of snow. Even though there's no frost or snow on the horizon, the sunsets with the fog we've recently had have been spectacular. It's like a mystical wonderland. I made some cranberry sauce earlier in… Continue reading Easy cranberry sauce
Pork chops with apples
At this time of year, I look forward to pulling all of my recipe books out and being inspired to cook gorgeous, hearty and tasty food. These books are usually Nigel Slater's Kitchen Diary editions - not only is he a brilliant cook, he writes absolutely beautifully.Now, the Handsome One isn't a huge fan of… Continue reading Pork chops with apples
Homemade Rhubarb Vodka
You can probably sense a bit of a rhubarb theme at the moment... The neighbours have a crown of rhubarb that is such a prolific grower and they are constantly telling us to help ourselves, so we wouldn't be very good neighbours if we didn't. A few weeks we made rhubarb & ginger jam (and the… Continue reading Homemade Rhubarb Vodka
Pickled Onions – Two Ways
I love pickled onions, they are one of the best condiments and homemade ones are the absolute best. When the Handsome One and I moved in together in July 2017, I started pretty much straight away started planning Christmas and making pickled onions, along with chutney, jam and mincemeat was high up on the to-do… Continue reading Pickled Onions – Two Ways
Elderberry Jam Recipe
T'is the time of year to pick those gorgeous, dark fruits and transform them into something even more tasty. You'll probably know this, but elderberries are what happens when you don't pick the elderflowers to make cordial (or gin). They're slightly tart, little berries of joy - I absolutely love them but this is the… Continue reading Elderberry Jam Recipe
Five Things Friday
Hello Friday, you little beauty you. This week has felt incredibly long, so I'm exceptionally pleased Friday has arrived. Aretha Franklin I still can't believe Aretha Franklin has passed away. I grew up with her music; her songs are in some of my favourite films (My Best Friend's Wedding being one of them), her music… Continue reading Five Things Friday
Homemade Rhubarb & Ginger Jam
Jam with rhubarb and ginger, I mean, what's not to like? Unless you don't like either of these ingredients, in which case you'd better not read any further. However, it only take two changes to amend this recipe to make rhubarb and orange jam, which I'll include at the end.* I love jam but I… Continue reading Homemade Rhubarb & Ginger Jam
Avocado Sauce
I know the avocado train has been well and truly exhausted, but as a massive avocado fan myself I had never tried avocado sauce before and I realised I was missing out! This is the easiest sauce to make and perfect accompaniment for a variety of dishes such as pasta, salads, potatoes, rice, literally anything.… Continue reading Avocado Sauce
My favourite curry recipe
Happy Friday! I love a curry, especially on a Friday night with a few lovely cold beers. Is there anyone that doesn't? There is a curry out there for everyone, whether you like spicy food or not - even some of the side dishes are substantial enough for a main such as saag paneer or… Continue reading My favourite curry recipe
Abi in the Garden 