Monthly Archives: June 2011

Food Cycle’s A Good Meal

Some time ago I wrote about the horrors of food waste, and it’s a subject that’s still at the forefront of my mind. Times are hard and wasting food isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s hard on the pocket. … Continue reading

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The Great Kitchen Clearout

Although this event isn’t for a few months yet, I’d like to bring it to your attention now as I think it’s a great idea, for a very worthy cause, and putting it in your diary now gives you time … Continue reading

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Brownie Bake-Off

Another interlude from the layman. I, perhaps somewhat rashly, promised everyone at work brownies if I got a good response rate to a questionnaire that I sent out. Which is why I spent a Sunday afternoon with the oven on, … Continue reading

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Elderflower Cordial

Few things capture the scent and flavour of early summer as well as elderflowers and homemade cordial is my favourite use for these aromatic beauties. There are hundreds of recipes out there, almost all of them based very simply on … Continue reading

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