Pumpkin Chutney

With Autumn finally kicking in and the last breath of the Indian summer making way for the cooler days and nights ahead, we are frantically making chutney, pickles and preserves.…

Buckler Leaf Sorrel and Spinach Soup

The joy of growing your own vegetables is that not only do you have the privilege to pick them when they’re ready to harvest, but, it’s also a clear reminder …

Red Wine Poached Quince and Goat’s Cheese Filo Tart

This recipe is a dedication of thanks to all our customers and staff who brought quinces in for us to cook with. It’s been a challenge and a half to …

Cranberry, Orange and Port Sauce

Cooking this delicious cranberry, orange and port sauce is a wonderful smell experience. The whole house ends up infused with the warming scent of Christmas.

For me it’s not really …

Roasted Butternut Squash, Pomegranate and Chickpea Salad

With the darker days looming and the seasonal colours bursting into shades of burnt orange and gold, this dish is the perfect recipe to conquer the gloomy days of Autumn …

Roasted Heritage Squash and Salt Baked Beet with Soft Boiled Hens Egg and Rosehip Elderberry Vinaigrette

Autumn is in full swing and the hedgerows around the British Larder here in Suffolk are bursting with plenty of fantastic berries and other wild foods. Our ‘glut required’ system …

Camomile Smoked Pear Pastilles

I love a visit from Lin. She brings us baskets filled with wonderful fresh fruit and vegetables from her allotment nearby. This week she brought me a baskets filled to …

Salted Peanut Brittle Biscuits

A few years ago Mr.P and I were seduced by the bright lights and glamour of New York City. We planned a gourmet trip with a hectic itinerary. We drew …

Malted Prune Loaf

All the credit for this recipe goes to Dan Lepard. I have to confess that I did make a few changes as we all know cooking and baking are subjective …

Elderflowers Crème Fraîche Tart with British Strawberries

Finally the elderflowers have shown their face, slightly later than last year as I had all my elderflower goodies made by this time. I’m a firm believer that all good …