I did it! I nailed the title of NEFF Cookaholic Champion 2017!!! Oh. My. God. What a weekend! It was an insane rollercoaster of emotions, here’s some of my highlights :) It was a steaming hot day. The kind of…
Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta
This Broad Bean and Goats Cheese Bruschetta is such a treat! Tender young beans mixed with cool creamy goats cheese. YUM! Who says camping food has to all be all Pot Noodles and tinned…
Savoury Roasted Chickpeas
These savoury roasted chickpeas are the perfect travel snack, and will take out a salty snack cravings at 50 paces! Healthy Travel Snacks I’m not really one for sweet snacks, but oh boy do I crave salty ones! Crisps are…
Cavolo Nero and Orange Cupcakes from Veggie Desserts
These Cavolo Nero and Orange Cupcakes from Veggie Desserts squeeze in a smidge of dark green leafy goodness into an otherwise decadent sweet treat. First up, before we let you anywhere near the recipe for these scrummy cavolo nero and…
Nozstock Festival 2017
Nozstock Festival 2017 – My review and our favourites highlights from this beautiful festival deep in the Herefordshire countryside. What a weekend! Just brilliant. Me, Jonny and Myrtle the campervan holed up in the rural bliss that is Nozstock, The…
The Ultimate Welsh Rarebit
The Ultimate Welsh Rarebit is a posh version of the classic cheese on toast. The difference being that the cheese is melted with ale before piling onto toast and grilling. Yum! Commissioned Post Welcome to the Ultimate Welsh Rarebit recipe….
Breakfast Crumpet Burger
Oh man, this Breakfast Crumpet Burger is going to melt your heart, numb your hangover and take your breakfast hero status to EPIC levels! This recipe is in collaboration with Iceland This is one of those breakfast recipes that I…
Rock Oyster Festival 2017
Rock Oyster Festival 2017, you were the best! Great music. Awesome food (man, those oysters!). Perfect weather, and a whole new circle of friends. Oh, and I may have popped my ‘food demo’ cherry by cooking a stunning…
Saute Potatoes with a Trio of Mayo Dips
These Saute Potatoes with three different dips make the most delicious side dish for a special meal, BBQ or camping trip. A few years back we were at the Port Eliot festival. Over the course of the weekend we…
Lemongrass Infused Oysters
These Lemongrass Infused Oysters bring a decadent Asian hit to a party. They are so simple to throw together, but elegant beyond words. Love Oysters? Then chances are you are going to go weak at the knees over these Lemongrass…
New York Bagel Recipe (UK Measurements)
This New York Bagel Recipe (with UK Measurements) will fly your tastebuds over the pond, bringing you an authentic taste of the humble New York bagel. I was recently asked to create a recipe inspired by New York. Well,…
Sweet and Sour Cosmo Cocktail
Who else loves a classic Cosmo Cocktail? Well, now summer’s here why not give it a twist with this Sweet and Sour Cosmo Cocktail. Hey friends, here’s hoping your week has been as sunny as ours! I love how these long…
Foodies Guide to the North Coast 500
My Foodies Guide to the North Coast 500 is a great resource if you’re planning a road trip around the Scottish Highlands. From great coffee stops, to fab butchers and restaurants with amazing views. Oh boy, writing this Foodies Guide…
Traditional Shetland Reestit Mutton Stew
Traditional Shetland Reestit Mutton Stew is a hearty, deeply flavoured dish of the stick-to-your-ribs variety. It’s just perfect after a long day exploring the beautiful islands of Shetland. Shetland. Wow. We have seen some beautiful places on this road trip,…
Red Shrimp Tempura with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
Oh boy, this Red Shrimp Tempura with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce is now firmly on my top five favourite recipes here on hedgecombers.com. It is unbelievably good! I remember the first time I had tempura. I was in Yokohama, Japan…
Elderflower & Vodka Cocktail Slush
This Elderflower and Vodka Cocktail Slush is an elegant treat at the end of a long, hot day. It’s such a refreshing tipple, and comes with a heartfelt tribute too. I recently learned about the devastating loss of fellow food…
My Self Build VW T4 Campervan Conversion
Woohooooo! Finally I am able to share pics with you of Myrtle, my self build VW T4 campervan conversion. Getting her adventure ready has been a labour of love. Stage one of her build is officially complete and…
Sundried Tomato and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast
This Healthy Sundried Tomato and Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is a doddle to throw together and is bursting with fresh, Mediterranean flavours. If you are always on the lookout for healthy recipes that pack a punch of flavour, then boy…
Oyakodon Japanese Chicken and Egg Bowl
This Oyakodon Japanese Chicken and Egg Bowl is a dreamy blend of sweet and salty, omelette and broth. It’s a wonderful dish for those that pine for the authentic flavour of Japan. I spent three months working…
Dairy Free Seafood Chowder
This Dairy Free Seafood Chowder is just as good as the original lactose heavy version. It’s bursting with a tender mix of seafood and is deliciously creamy. This dish was created for a Mothers Day meal I made for…
Coconut and Lime Cake
This adorable coconut and lime cake is equally tasty and beautiful, and would make the perfect grown up birthday cake, or the most perfect Mother’s Day cake :) Oh man, it’s sunny! The past five days have been heavy with…
Blueberry Panna Cotta
This Blueberry Panna Cotta is rich, creamy and decadent and the perfect way to finish off a meal with a little stylish decadence. This delightful blueberry panna cotta is subtly flavoured with vanilla seeds and accompanied by a mouth watering…
Easy Cardamom Coffee Recipe
A mug of this Cardamom Coffee will excite even the coffee purists out there. Strong black coffee with the subtle scent and exotic flavour of freshly ground cardamom seeds. Milk and sweetener optional. Welcome to my newest addiction: Cardamom Coffee….
Wintry Summer Pudding
This Wintry Summer Pudding celebrates the best of both seasons by pairing frozen summer berries with warming wintry spices. And it tastes just as good as it looks! Before I share todays recipe with you, I wanted to let you…
One Pot Campervan Egg Fried Rice
My One Pot Campervan Egg Fried Rice is the first of many camping recipes I have lined up to put my sweet little VW T4 campervan to work! This one-pot campervan egg fried rice recipe has been a looooooong…
Cheese and Chive Cornish Pasty
This Cheese and Chive Cornish Pasty is a lovely treat to make when you have a little extra time on your hands or need a packed lunch for a special occasion. This Cheese and Chive Cornish pasty is my latest…
Poached Pears (Naturally Sugar Free)
These poached pears contain no added sugar as they are naturally sweet and juicy. Read on to hear about the entire collection of no added sugar dessert recipes I wrote for this months Superfood Magazine. Just in case your resolution…
Jerk Salmon with Mango Salsa
This Jerk Salmon with Mango Salsa is the perfect balance of rustic heat from the jerk rub, and cool sweetness from the mango salsa. It’s well worth doubling up and making extra for tomorrows packed lunch. In my latest kitchen installment,…
Sobrasada and Goat Cheese Tart
This Sobrasada and Goat Cheese Tart is so easy to whip up, but looks and tastes out of this world. This recipe comes highly recommended. I made this Sobrasada and Goat Cheese Tart yesterday for lunch and both Jonny & I were…
Rose and Elderflower Mocktail
This Rose and Elderflower Mocktail is a real treat for those that are abstaining from alcohol, and the rose petal ice cubes make this the most romantic cocktail I know! Rose and Elderflower Mocktail and Dry January …