What do you do with wrinkly peaches? You know that thing when you look in the fruit bowl - if you are indeed grown up enough to have a fruit bowl - and there is a motley collection of baggy peaches, the odd plum donated from a neighbour’s tree, and a bright and perky orange, totally out of season - but what the heck, so are the lemons if it comes to that.
Read MoreThese days more and more people are opting to incorporate plant-based meals into their diet. Whether you're taking the full plunge, or just testing the waters with a Meatless Monday here and there, chances are you've had a few vegan meals in your life.
Read MoreAs for many Sicilians, summer means sun, sea, holiday, and lots of granitas. It also brings a colourful variety of vegetables to the table. Among them, tomatoes, peppers and aubergines all come together to make one of the most iconic, and yet traditional, dishes of this period of the year.
Read MoreThis month I have chosen to share with you a great British classic: The Cherry Bakewell - filled with delicious almond frangipane and topped with a glacé cherry. My advice? It is best enjoyed with a cuppa in the sunshine.
Read MoreIt’s June, and we’re finally in the swing of summer, life is still a bit weird right now but let’s enjoy the warmer weather and look forward to spending time with our loved ones once again. Pavlova is such a classic summer pudding, it’s light and chewy and absolutely perfect with seasonal fresh fruit and double cream!
Read MoreThere are few words within the Italian language capable of reaching the mind of every Italian, bringing them back to old memories.
Read MoreIn the Howard Family, May is a month of celebrations from the 3rd until about the 28th! This year we should have been together for 7 birthdays and a couple of anniversaries too but with the world as it is all parties have been postponed, and any idea of family gatherings have gone out of the window (for now).
Read MoreI find little else more comforting than homemade, fresh pesto. It goes with just about everything from your classic pesto pasta to hearty cheese on toast. I’ve even been known to add it to my mash.
Read MoreThe idea of facing quarantine, caused by a global pandemic, is a scary thing, especially if you don't know how long it will last. We are all watching the news with fear and anxiety, wishing that something good will come up
Read MoreThese three ingredient Oreo truffles are a real crowd pleaser - and you don’t need to tell anyone else that they’re actually ridiculously easy to make! Once you have made these once I would recommend trying different flavours and combinations because believe me, it won’t be the last time you make them.
Read MoreThis recipe takes a little more effort to make than your simple Victoria sponge, but believe me when I say it’s worth it. I got up at 7AM on my OWN birthday last year and had it for breakfast, which I plan to do again this year; a new tradition!
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