I’m a bit of a virgin (pardon the pun) when it comes to which types of olive oil to use. I know some are for cooking and some are for salad dressings and drizzling but it really is a mine field. Thankfully, I need to worry no longer as the lovely people at Jamie’s Italian … [Read more…]
I feel like I am a little late to the coconut oil party which is strange as coconut is one of my favourite things. From visiting the Malibu factory in my early twenties to always opting for the coconut scented toiletries, I don’t know why I haven’t tried it before. I have been making up … [Read more…]
I love animals. Always have. If you had told me when I was younger though, that I would be a farmer’s wife, I don’t think I would have believed you. It is a different way of life, farming. Far different from anything I ever imagined. Not least because unlike other couples, we live together and … [Read more…]
November is such a busy month as we plan ahead for Christmas. I have been busy beavering away. I started off by making a Leek and Pulled Pork Bubble and Squeak with Poached Egg in conjunction with British Leeks. They are currently in season and I really enjoyed this post. Then, we had an afternoon … [Read more…]
As a farmer’s wife, I cook three meals a day for the family, farm workers and who ever else turns up. As any partner of a manual worker will tell you, beans on toast just won’t cut it. I also bake cakes as a little business on the side so an improvement in the taste … [Read more…]
