Lavender and Lovage
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This food blog covers seasonal recipes, baking, snacks, and kitchen tips by Karen, a freelance writer and recipe developer with a passion for art, travel, books, photography, seasonal food, and especially cheese.
Lavender and Lovage
5h ago
With the festive season approaching, this post for Hosting a Dinner Party? A Step-By-Step Guide to Perfect Preparation will hopefully help.
Hosting a dinner party is a rewarding way to bring people together, and careful planning can make it an enjoyable experience for you and your guests. Every successful gathering benefits from preparation, whether it’s creating a comfortable atmosphere, selecting a menu that suits everyone’s tastes, or ensuring the evening flows smoothly from start to finish ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
6d ago
An utterly delectable winter recipe for Jamaica Ginger Cake & Mulled Wine Pear Trifle, made with ready-made cake, custard and tinned pears.
For Winter Feasting and Frivolous Festive Pudding
An utterly delectable winter recipe for Jamaica Ginger Cake & Mulled Wine Pear Trifle, made with ready-made cake, custard and tinned pears.
I created this recipe for Burleigh Pottery, but, I have tweaked it a bit to share here on Lavender & Lovage, as it needs to be shared here too ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1w ago
My latest recipe for Winter Fruit Cake with Port, is a rich all-in-one fruit cake that is perfect for winter and fireside nibbling.
A Rich All-in-One Fruit Cake with Port Wine
My latest recipe for Winter Fruit Cake with Port, is a rich all-in-one fruit cake that is perfect for winter nibbling, especially when served with Wensleydale cheese.
We are a family of fruit cake lovers, and I often wonder why we don’t make rich fruit cakes throughout the year, and not just at Christmas, or Easter ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
2w ago
A fabulous seasonal recipe for Slow Cooker Treacle Glazed Bacon – made with a Bacon Loin Joint, it’s tender and packed with flavour.
Works well with Ham and Gammon Joints
I am very proud of my latest recipe creation for Slow Cooker Treacle Glazed Bacon – made with a Bacon Loin Joint, it’s tender and packed with flavour.
I bought my two bacon loin joints from Morrisons – they are gently smoked over beech wood and have a delectable smoky flavour, which marries so well with the treacle glaze ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
3w ago
This autumnal recipe for Apple & Mincemeat Gingerbread Tea Loaf can be made all year round, but it’s fabulous served on Bonfire Night
Based on a Vintage Be-Ro Gingerbread Recipe
This delicious autumnal recipe for Apple & Mincemeat Gingerbread Tea Loaf can be made all year round, but it’s fabulous served as part of a Bonfire Night, or Halloween Night tea.
Made with a reecipe from one of my old Be-Ro cookbooks for gingerbread, I’ve adapted it slightly, and added seasonal Russet apples, and homemade mincemeat ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
3w ago
A delicious old-fashioned fruit cake, today’s recipe for Farmhouse Sultana & Cherry Cake was taken from an old copy of Farmhouse Fare
An Old-Fashioned Light Fruit Cake from a Vintage Cookbook
A delicious old-fashioned fruit cake, today’s recipe for Farmhouse Sultana & Cherry Cake was taken from an old copy of Farmhouse Fare.
It’s a light fruit cake packed with juicy sultanas and Glacé cherries, and is perfect for elevenses, afternoon tea or for summer picnics ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
I love the TV series, All Creatures Great and Small, and I love seeing all the food, such as Mrs Hall’s Yorkshire Dales Cooked Breakfast.
A Classic Yorkshire Breakfast from All Creatures Great and Small
I am thoroughly enjoying the lastest series of All Creatures Great and Small, and I love seeing what Mrs Hall cooks for everyone, especially her famous Mrs Hall’s Yorkshire Dales Cooked Breakfast.
It’s so good that some of the actors have over indulged in them, especially Samuel West with the black pudding, according to the ACGAS blog ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels In A Digital Magazine – Blending photos & stories into an interactive publication.
Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels In A Digital Magazine
Travelling through wine regions offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and sensory delight. Imagine wandering through rolling vineyards, tasting world-class wines, and meeting passionate winemakers. Capturing these experiences and sharing them in a digital magazine allows you to relive your journey and invite others to join you virtually ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winter – Here are a few tips on how to keep your garden neat and tidy during the winter.
As the summer months fade, and the colder weather is well and truly here; wherever you are, you probably won’t be spending as much time in your garden as you were before – unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to live in warmer climates all year round ..read more
Lavender and Lovage
1M ago
How to have the Perfect Countryside Break – There’s something about a countryside break that just can’t be beat
There’s something about a countryside break that just can’t be beaten. Spending time with your friends and family in the great outdoors, getting a chance to just be at one with nature and take a step back from the stresses of modern day life.
Too often in today’s world we are just sitting in front of a screen, whereas a break away from this can do us no end of good ..read more