Jul 25, 2021Rhubarb and Apple BlondiesAfter how good the Ginger and Pear Blondies were, the idea of trying a variant using rhubarb immediately came to mind when I had a load...
Jul 22, 2021Watermelon Rind JamMy second foray into using watermelon rind as an ingredient went well. I really enjoyed trying Watermelon Rind Chutney, so decided to see...
Jul 20, 2021Fenugreek PancakesLooking into fenugreek a while back, I came across a description of it comparing fenugreek's taste to that of maple and the fact that...
Jun 27, 2021Rhubarb and Goat's Cheese RisottoMy dad brought by some rhubarb from his garden the other day. They are the biggest and longest rhubarb stalks I have ever seen. As well...
Jun 25, 2021Watermelon Rind ChutneyI heard that watermelon rind is edible and that it makes nice jam or chutney so I wanted to give it a try. I celebrated our first...
Jun 20, 2021Barley Flour and Chocolate Shortbread After making my Yellow Carrot Tart with the barley flour crust, I started thinking. That crust base was unique, with a bit more bite and...
Jun 15, 2021Sweet Potato Tattie SconesTattie scones are an essential part of a full Scottish breakfast. Browned on the outside, soft on the inside and warm enough to melt the...
Jun 13, 2021Yellow Carrot Tart with Nettle and Dandelion Pesto, and Ricotta with Wild FlowersFor World Environment Day on June 5th I was invited to take part in a collaboration making plant based, sustainable meals, and this is...
Jun 8, 2021Grapefruit and Prune CookiesThis started out as a trialled tweak of the Orange Date Cookies back in the autumn. In a taste test of the two, we liked the Orange Date...
Jun 6, 2021Rose Petal Ice CreamA few years ago I needed rose petals or rose water for some recipe and didn't have it. My grandmother and I therefore dried petals from...