You know how Christmas goes: you buy loads of food and cakes to enjoy over the festive period, you eat some but you probably overbought, then friends and family buy you even more or you host a party and end up with more than you started with. One thing we've often ended up with is … Continue reading Panettone Breakfast “Panzanella”
Yes!! It’s Saturday 23rd December, and I am officially off work for the holidays! I’m having a blast at my new(ish) job and looking forward to what’s coming in the new year, but it’s a welcome rest. I first made this Christmassy take on crostini (or bruschetta) last year when Mark and I were using … Continue reading Panettone Crostini
I can’t believe we’re already well into December! It has crept up on me like a thief in the night this year – it’s amazing how you can go from feeling like you’re well ahead with planning and have loads of time (being the huge Christmas fan that I am, it won’t surprise you that … Continue reading Coconut Mint Snowballs (with vegan option)
Happy Thanksgiving to our friends across the pond! I hope you’re having a lovely day and enjoying some time with family and a lot of food, of course. Inspired by the incredible food of this American holiday, I decided to try my hand at making some mini versions of a good old pecan pie. These … Continue reading Mini Pecan Pies
Cranberry and orange is such a great combination bringing together two fruits that are sweet but tart and tangy in different ways resulting in a perfect pairing! I have wanted to develop a good gluten free oat cookie recipe for ages and now felt like a good time – plus I have an absolute load … Continue reading Cranberry and Orange Oat Cookies
Last year Mark and I were spending Christmas Day with his family, but in the week leading up to it we were in Winchester for a wedding with my side of the family. We decided to have our family Christmas celebration during our stay and we went out for a Christmas dinner at the River … Continue reading Christmas lunch at River Cottage Canteen Winchester
I know - hot chocolate sticks aren't a new thing and have been around a while, but I love them for hamper gifts because you can get really creative. I've gone with salted caramel, peppermint and matcha this time around, but you could use peanut butter, liquorice and all sorts - go crazy! The basic … Continue reading Hot chocolate sticks
I am so excited about this recipe! The idea came when I was chatting to Mark about what else we could put in people's Christmas hampers. He jokingly suggested cereal (he's a big big fan) but I realised he was on to something! Granola is a prime candidate for adding Christmas flavours like cranberries, cinnamon, … Continue reading Christmas morning granola
The inspiration for this dish came while we were up in Edinburgh and surrounded by whisky and wrapped in our warm winter coats. I was thinking about that gorgeous combination of honey, lemon and whisky and suddenly thought - that would make a great curd recipe! My whisky toddy curd recipe is basically a lemon curd … Continue reading Whisky Toddy Lemon Curd
This giveaway has now ended. I'm so excited to be partnering with Opies to bring you the chance to win some delicious Christmas food goodies perfect for your Christmas hamper! Opies have been selling their pickles and preserves since 1880 and have kindly provided some Christmas fruits in Courvoisier, Stem Ginger in Famous Grouse Syrup … Continue reading GIVEAWAY – Christmas Hamper from Opies Foods!
A Year in Dinners 