Cornish sardines are a small oily fish, with flesh that is super sweet and buttery. And because they’re small, they only take a few minutes to grill, BBQ or fry in a little butter. For the simplest meal in the world,…
Watercress, Beetroot and Quails Egg Salad
When I was younger, my Dad grew a gigantic portion of our fruit and veg. He was quite the insomniac so would go weeding and sowing at 5am rather than lay in bed pretending to sleep. Summer time meals always…
Apricot, Ginger & Pecan Breakfast Bars
Next weekend we are off to a festival and as we want to travel as lightly (and cheaply) as possible, I’ve been thinking, no obsessing about what food to take. As Jonny’s breakfast is normally milky porridge (off the menu for…
How to Make, and Freeze, Homemade Basil Pesto
If you’ve ever wondered how to make, and freeze, homemade pesto, you’re in the right place! This article will walk you, step by step, through making the pesto with fresh herbs. And then we’ll show you how to freeze it…
Rabbit Satay Skewers
This recipe for rabbit satay skewers is a great way to introduce people to wild rabbit meat. They are Fresh, wild rabbit meat is pretty much as good as it gets. There are no food miles to worry about…
Creamy Thai Fish Pie (Dairy Free!)
Should I even let on that as this beauty cooked, I was concerned? Creamy Thai Fish Pie (Dairy Free!) Was there a reason I’d never seen Thai spices and coconut milk served up with mashed potato? I can tell you…
Coconut and Fresh Apricot Muffins
These coconut and fresh apricot muffins are amazing! The sweet stone fruit give a lively, juicy flavour to them and makes them extra moist and delicious. How to make Coconut and Fresh Apricot Muffins The key to making muffins…
Healthy Egg Fried Rice
Healthy egg fried rice is a great mid week meal that’s easy to knock up, filling, and will use up all sorts of leftovers and bits and bobs from the bottom of the fridge. We don’t eat rice all that…
Andy Appleton’s Cornish Fish Stew with Crab and Nduja Toast
Many thanks to Andy Appleton, head chef of Jamie Oliver’s inspired Fifteen Cornwall for letting me share this recipe with you. ~ Of all the chef demo’s I saw at the Rock Oyster Festival, this is the one dish I could…
The Rock Oyster Festival 2013
I have had the absolute best time this weekend. I am shattered. I have £3.55 to my name. I have the heaviest dark circles under my eyes and I have a caravan that needs a darn good clean. However all…
Houmous Pizza?!
When I first saw a picture (on Pinterest I think?) of someone using houmous instead of tomato sauce on a pizza base, I couldn’t get my head round it at all. But being the worlds number one fan of that…
Easy Paprika Pork Fricassee
This Paprika Pork Fricassee is just bursting with colour, flavour and amazing smells. It would be delicious made with diced chicken breast instead of pork although honestly, the smoked paprika sauce is man enough to stand up to a completely…
Coffee and Walnut Cake
When I recently asked the lovely folk of Facebook for a quick cake recipe to cheer Jonny up with (he had a week of work that was physically tough and mind numbingly boring), Judy from Plain & Simple blog instantly…
Walnut and Rosemary Oat Cakes
These tasty little oat cakes have been a life saver for me during this wheat free week. They are versatile enough to go with sweet or savoury, although I’m quite sure they utterly perfect with a thick scraping of fresh…
Wild Garlic & Walnut Crust (for Fish, Lamb, Chicken or Mushroom)
This Wild Garlic & Walnut Crust is so versatile, turning a plain piece of fish, lamb, chicken or even a Portabello mushroom into something very, very special. I can’t get enough of wild garlic this year and trying out new…
Indian Eggs – One Pot Camping Meal
Indian Eggs (known as Akuri or Akoori among the Parsi community) are so quick and easy to make and are a vibrant take on regular scrambled eggs. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, but are just as good served for lunch or…
Simple Home Made Mint Sauce Recipe
This easy home made mint sauce recipe is perfect if you have fresh mint growing in the garden, or you get a great deal at the farmers market. In England it’s traditionally served with roast lamb. Do you grow mint…
Rhubarb Tarte Tatin – Easy Homemade Recipe
This Homemade Rhubarb Tarte Tatin recipe is a rustic twist on a classic French recipe, using fresh local rhubarb in place of the more traditional apple. The images and post were last updated in 2022 Growing rhubarb in the garden…
A Week of Sheer Luxury
Our normal holidays involve tents, hammocks or, if we’re in need of a little comfort, the caravan. We generally come back grubby and in need of a good shower, smelling of woodsmoke and the great outdoors. Pick me up and…
Holy Eggs!
You gotta love these little slices of eggy goodness and it’s a great way to use up the last of the eggs whilst camping. Use a cup or a mug to cut a circle out of the bread, or use…
Our Easter Camping Trip ~ The Cornwall RV 2013
Boy, am I shattered! Too much cider, too little sleep and lots of gossiping with friends old and new. With Easter being early this year, the RV was exceptionally cold. I have the greatest respect and admiration for all those…
Weekend Breakfast ~ Poached Egg and Asparagus
When you have a little more time on your hands at the weekend, why not indulge yourself a little. Take an extra few minutes to make yourself an exceptional breakfast, rather than rushing to get through a bowl of cereal. As…
Dreamy Little Brunch Quiche Pies
I guess I’ve always obsessed about food to some extent, but since becoming a food blogger, I literally dream about the stuff. I dreamt about making these yummy little pies last night, then woke up and made them for real….
Easy Wild Garlic Bread Recipe
This Wild Garlic Bread is one of the first ways I ever used wild garlic in my kitchen. It’s such an easy way to get the most out of those flavourful, vibrant flowers and leaves and tastes amazing! *post originally…
Easy Slow Cooker Pork in Cider and Mustard
This slow cooker pork in cider recipe is so easy to make! And once you’ve prepped and piled all the ingredients into the pot, it literally takes care of itself. This recipe was last updated in 2022. The key to…
Old Fashioned Coconut Rock Cakes
These coconut rock cakes are so quick and easy to throw together and they taste amazing! Perfect to fill an after-school-hunger-pang or the corner of a sad looking lunch box. They’re yummy! I love me some rock cakes! We…
Dark Chocolate Rum Mousse
Oh boy! This Dark Chocolate Rum Mousse is CRAZY good! Rich, creamy, decadent and not too sweet. I’ve made mine dairy free, but there are options for dairy lovers too. Who knew it’d be so easy to make a…
Venison Liver Pâté
This venison liver pâté recipe is so quick and easy, and is such a great way to put a fresh deer liver to good use. There are options included below for either a smooth or a coarse version to suit your preference. Venison pâté…
Make Your Own Organic Seaweed Plant Feed
This is the perfect time of year to get some fertilising teas made for your veggie garden. You can of course buy a seaweed fertiliser, but if you’re planning a trip to the coast anytime soon, why not bring a…
Packed Lunch Recipes ~ Fruit and Nut Traybake
Need something cheap, sweet & tasty to fill your lunchbox this week? This Fruit and Nut Traybake fits thee bill perfectly ! How about this super easy Fruit and Nut Traybake. It’ll fill a hole, and bop a sweet, after lunch…