As the air turns crisp and leaves start changing colour, there’s no better way to enjoy the fall season than with a warm, freshly baked apple crumble. This classic comfort food dessert has been a staple in kitchens for generations, and for good reason. With its simple ingredients and rustic charm, apple crumble is the ultimate crowd-pleasing treat. While the origins of apple crumble are not definitively known, most food historians agree it likely emerged in Britain sometime in the late 19th or early 20th century. Early recipes utilized basic ingredients on hand like apples, flour, butter, and ..read more

Grilled Garlic Scapes with Lemon and Parmesan is a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the unique qualities of garlic scapes. The garlic scapes are lightly charred on the grill, enhancing their natural sweetness and creating a smoky undertone. Drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice, the scapes acquire a bright and tangy flavor. The finishing touch of grated Parmesan cheese adds a creamy and nutty note. This recipe serves as a fantastic side dish or appetizer, allowing you to enjoy the delightful combination of grilled garlic scapes with a refreshing citrus twist and the richness of Parme ..read more

Get ready to indulge in sheer bliss with the delectable Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie. This irresistible dessert combines the bright sweetness of juicy strawberries with the tangy punch of rhubarb, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Topping it off is a generous buttery crumble infused with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, adding a delightful crunch to every bite. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie is the epitome of comfort and satisfaction, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.   Print Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie There is n ..read more

With its vibrant color, distinct tanginess, and incredible versatility, rhubarb is a perfect addition to your culinary repertoire. Join me as I uncover the wonders of this unique plant and discover how to incorporate it into delicious recipes. Edwardians Loved Rhubarb During the Edwardian era, rhubarb held a special place in the hearts and palates of the people. Its tangy flavor and vibrant red stalks made it a prized ingredient in pies, preserves, and desserts. Edwardians relished the tartness of rhubarb, balancing it with sugar to create delightful treats. Whether enjoyed in a classic rhubar ..read more

Minestrone is an Italian staple, also known as “poor man’s soup”. Italian peasants would gather leftover ingredients and make this hearty soup.  While they share the same basic vegetables, there isn’t a definitive recipe for Minestrone. Minestrone dates back hundreds of years. Its popularity began to take off in the 2nd century BC when Rome conquered Italy. During this time, economic growth allowed a variety of new vegetables to flood the market. Consider this a budget-saving hearty meal on those cooler days which helps you clean out your fridge or use up extra produce from your garden ..read more

Eve’s Pudding, also known as “Mother Eve’s pudding” is a traditional British pudding. Named after the biblical Eve it uses apples, the forbidden fruit, as the base.  The first known recipe is from 1824. This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting in the fall and winter months.   Print Comforting Eve’s Pudding This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting in the fall and winter months.  Course Dessert Cuisine English Cook Time 40 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Servings 6 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds Bramleys (or other cooking apples ..read more

Radishes are one of the first crops to mature in your garden, and when the conditions are right you may have to deal with a bumper crop that you need to use or lose.  Pickling the radishes is a quick and great way to enjoy this colourful vegetable and convert those who aren’t fans of radishes. Print Easy Pickled Radishes Pickling radishes is a great way to serve radishes in a unique way and will even convert those who aren't radish fans. Course Side Dish Cuisine English Keyword pickled radish, radish Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 5 minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 22kcal Ingred ..read more

It’s a simple, one-pot dish, made on the stove-top (that’s where the name came from), and the must-have ingredients are potatoes, onions, salt and pepper. But, one of the special things about this yummy dinner is that there isn’t just one set of ingredients or one way to make them. Different regions of Scotland, and even individual families, had their own favourite way to prepare them. Often they would be made on a Monday, using left-over roasted meat and ‘dripping’ (fat from the Sunday roast). Lamb, chicken or beef are the most popular meats used when making stovies. In any event, it is a fav ..read more

Sometimes the most impressive-looking and yet delicious snacks can be the easiest to make. These stuffed and chocolate-dipped dates are great energy boosters and make lovely food gifts at Christmas and throughout the year. Dates are considered the oldest cultivated fruit in the world, with fossil evidence showing they existed as food at least 50 million years ago.  Prized for their natural sweetness, dates (like figs and raisins) were introduced to Europe by returning Crusaders. The Oxford English Dictionary cites the oldest known reference to dates (the fruit) in English print to 1290AD ..read more

Sticky toffee pudding is a delicious sponge cake consisting of chopped dates and toffee sauce. It’s also typically paired with vanilla ice cream or custard because it complements the dish so nicely. Great dish for a special occasion or to serve during the holidays. This amazing recipe comes from the Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook. “Although early British puddings were either savoury (meat-based) or sweet and were typically boiled in special pudding bags, modern British puddings are commonly dense, moist cakes–often laced with rehydrated dried fruits–that are either steamed or ba ..read more