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by | May 26, 2012

Mmmm – summer’s here!

We are making the most of the wonderful sunny weather that we have just now – it’s such a contrast to this time last week I can hardly believe it. I did some washing yesterday and it seemed bizarre to … Continue reading →

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by | April 28, 2012

Recipe: Rhubarb and Cranberry Preserve

Our rhubarb, including all the bits of divided crown we planted last year, is doing really well – no doubt helped by all this dreadful RAIN… I made some of our favourite Citrussy Rhubarb Jam (a sort of cross between jam and … Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2012

Recipe: Rhubarb & Mascarpone Cheesecake

This week’s Saturday recipe is a huge treat, making the most of the delicious  forced pink rhubarb that’s in season right now. Make the most of it! You think you don’t like rhubarb? Have you tried this lovely bright pink stuff? … Continue reading →

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by | February 4, 2012

The Saturday Bake is back: Fruit and Nut Flapjack

I haven’t done a Saturday bake post since before the Christmas rush, and on a freezing day like today, it struck me that we all might need a bit of winter fuel! I always try to be as wholesome as … Continue reading →

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