When I was first asked to review the Froothie blender and to become an ambassador for the brand, I went and checked out FroothieTV on Youtube. The very first video I saw showed this monster blender grinding up paving rocks into dust….
Samphire and Goats Cheese Pizza
Pizza cravings had me in the kitchen first thing mixing up a fresh batch of pizza dough. Whilst the dough was rising I popped down to the greengrocers to find the perfect topping and saw the girl behind the counter bagging up…
Sweet Chilli Popcorn
This Sweet Chilli Popcorn is a real, grown up treat. Watch out though, it’s utterly addictive! Two nights every August, Plymouth hosts the British Firework Championships. Tens of thousands of people flock into the city to watch six of the best…
Roast Strawberries on Hot Griddle Cakes
Roasting strawberries is a wonderful way to get a soft, juicy and naturally sweet topping without adding any sugar. And piling the roast strawberries on hot griddle cakes is the perfect way to serve them. Have you ever tasted roast strawberries? …
Rainbow Salsa
This colourful Rainbow Salsa makes the most of everything that is fresh and in season right now, which also means it’s cheap as chips. The poly tunnel is bursting with veggies at the moment. From spinach and broccoli to tomatoes and chilli…
Quick Portuguese Marinated Carrot Salad
This Portuguese marinated carrot salad is a flavour explosion ready to level up every meal. It’s a fantastic side dish & so quick to make. The quick and easy recipe hails from sunny Portugal. It’s fresh, summery and very very…
Topsham Trail – Graze & Flavour
Back in the depths of winter, I was invited to review a catch-your-own fishing & eating tour by a brand new, Devon based start up called Graze & Flavour. It was right up my street and as I had such a…
9 Things I Learnt on a Pro Food Photography Shoot with Olive Magazine
Way back in the depths of winter I found myself curled up on the sofa with a glass of white in one hand and my freshly delivered copy of Olive magazine in the other. Since studying photography I devour each copy,…
Melon and Pancetta Salad
Anyone else melting today? Just walking up from the pond this morning after feeding the ducks had me breaking out in a sweat. And it was only 7am. For muggy or scorching days alike, this Melon and Pancetta Salad is…
Sweet Chilli Chicken Skewers
One of the best things about backpacking in my early twenties was discovering a planet full of new and before unheard of foods. I still remember the very first Macadamia nut I ate in Australia, the first Durian fruit in…
8 Top Tips on Batch Baking for a Charity Event
Mum’s annual fundraiser was last weekend. She managed to raise over £750 for St Luke’s Hospice which takes her well over £7000 of her £10,000 target she wants to raise for the hospice where Dad spent his final weeks. By the way,…
Faces of Food
Hello! I’ve been rather wrapped up in coursework over the past couple of weeks. Jonny has had to cook most nights, the house looked like a bomb site & it was getting very hard to find a clean cup/knife/plate. Yesterday…
Merchants Manor, Falmouth
The final review from our weekend trip to Falmouth is for Merchants Manor, a charming hotel perched above the town that is perfectly situated for exploring all that Falmouth has to offer. Gloriously elegant, the original house dates back to…
Rick Stein’s Fish Restaurant, Falmouth
After receiving an invitation during the Fal River Festival to visit Rick Stein’s Fish restaurant in Falmouth, I did consider going on my own as Jonny won’t eat seafood (silly boy!). Honestly, I was dreading sitting opposite him with his nose…
National Maritime Museum, Falmouth
Our visit to the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth was a real treat. As we live on a part of the Cornish coastline that is steeped in nautical history, with tall tales of smugglers and incredible clear seas rich with wildlife, we…
Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes
On the final day of the Fal River Festival, we drove out of Falmouth and caught the King Harry Ferry through a beautiful wooded valley over to St Mawes. This little fishing village perches on the bank of the Fal and commands…
Breeding Rabbits – Newborn to Two Weeks Old
Our experiment in breeding rabbits this year is off to a flying start. Millie got pregnant on her first visit with Hector. Thirty-ish days later seven bald, blind little bunnies were born. They are two weeks old today. Gone is the…
Amaretti Biscuits
Laying somewhere in-between a meringue and a cookie. Amaretti biscuits are a light and delicious treat to keep in the biscuit tin. They balance a strong black coffee perfectly. Or try them crumbled over ice cream to offer a crisp…
Lentil and Nettle Curry
Lentil and Nettle Curry. Cheap. Healthy. Vibrant. Comforting. Veggie. Spicy. Tasty. Nourishing. Where on earth to start when this curry could be summed up in so many ways. Easy Lentil and Nettle Curry Recipe We all need a handful of…
Rhubarb, Strawberry and Ginger Jam
This rhubarb, strawberry and ginger jam recipe brings together three gorgeous flavours that complement each other perfectly. It’s delicious served with hot buttered toast, or dolloped on a steaming bowl of rice pudding! Rhubarbs jam is often best…
Chocolate Marquise Recipe
This chocolate Marquise recipe is pure decadence. Part chocolate cake, part chocolate mousse. Your friends will be begging you for the recipe before they’ve even finished their plate! Every year during secondary school, I went on a French exchange with the…
Nettle and Pancetta Risotto Recipe
I can still remember the first time I ever had risotto. My dad cooked a bacon & leek version and I couldn’t believe what I was eating. A savoury version of rice pudding, it ticked all the comfort food boxes in…
Breakfast Stir Fry
If you’re ever in need of a grain/gluten/wheat/dairy free breakfast, give this one a go. Admittedly you’ll need to get over breakfast time being a carb fest, but it tastes great and all that protein does set you up well for…
Fat Hen’s Fish and Seafood Cookery Course in Cornwall
Last summer Jonny & I met Caroline Davey from Fat Hen, a foraging & wild food cookery school, at the Rock Oyster Festival. I was over the moon when Caroline emailed me a few weeks ago to ask if I’d like to join & review…
Simple Flatbread Recipe ~ Campfire Cooking
We’ve just returned from this years Cornwall RV, and it was AWESOME! The weather was (mostly) perfect, the vibe was very laid back everyone seemed to have a great time. I was called upon to make this simple flatbread recipe…
Scallops, New Potatoes and Crumbled Black Pudding
This Scallops, New Potatoes and Crumbled Black Pudding is the ultimate treat for all you scallop lovers out there. The balance of flavours are just perfect. Every time I sit down to a double size portion of seafood…
Guernsey Bean Jar in the Slow Cooker
This traditional Guernsey Bean Jar recipe is a frugal meal that uses butchers offcuts and dried beans to create a deep, rich bean stew. This recipe was last updated in 2022. What is Guernsey Bean Jar? I was first…
A Surprise Birthday at River Cottage HQ
Can you imagine how excited I was to be invited to a friends surprise 40th to be held at River Cottage HQ? Eek! We were greeted by Craig, who was a delight and looked after us all so well. He brought…
How to Make Instant Porridge Oats
Ever wondered how to make instant porridge oats at home? It’s super cheap and you know exactly what’s going into your breakfast. Ever wondered how to make instant porridge oats? You know, that horribly overpriced oat powder that…
Simple Poached Rhubarb with Vanilla Coconut Cream
Here’s a simple poached rhubarb recipe that will turn those sour stalks into a sweet and tender dessert you’ll look forward to all year! This recipe post was last updated in June 2022. This is the year I officially fall…