Food history is as personal as your family; many of us are fortunate to have the experience of learning traditions in the kitchen with our elders to ensure that the traditions carry on. It is a tragedy when recipes are lost as family members pass on. My granny grew up having … [Read more...] about My Granny’s Pie Crust
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The Best Keto Bread
When I switched to keto three years ago I set up to test recipes which I could make myself. I was successful in creating or adapting a number of keto dishes, bread was another matter. I still wanted to enjoy toast with Lord D in the morning. Recipes made either really tiny … [Read more...] about The Best Keto Bread
Canning Sweet Chili Sauce
Even if you have a small garden, nature can bless you with a bumper crop of vegetables. This is a great recipe to use tomatoes and peppers. The sauce is a great condiment for meats and savory pies. … [Read more...] about Canning Sweet Chili Sauce
Delightful Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Ginger adds an interesting flavour to jam, and I keep a jar on hand, not only to spice up my scones, but to use on cocktail crackers, paired with smoked white fish...a lovely taste experience. … [Read more...] about Delightful Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Easy Peasy Mincemeat
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Mincemeat