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June recipe of the month – Chorizo and broad bean risotto

Posted on 19/06/202319/06/2023 by Alan

Filling, fully flavoured, yet light enough for a summer’s evening. Chorizo and broad bean risotto is a bold yet light choice. The deep flavour of the chorizo complements the creaminess of the rice and the broad beans provide a freshness. Ideal for supper on a warm June evening, maybe with a nice crisp white wine….

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Barley-Field-ready-for-harvest

Harvest 2022 – one to remember

Posted on 25/08/202204/07/2025 by Alan

Harvest 2022 and a stressful year Harvest 2022 is an unprecedentedly early harvest, and would ordinarily be the only feature of a year like this. However, this has been an extraordinary year in so many other ways. The price of fuel, fertiliser, and other inputs has increased almost exponentially. Labour supply for some has also…

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Getting ready to make Rissoles

Love Rissoles – a tempting tasty treat for any meal

Posted on 08/11/202102/11/2024 by Alan

Rissoles are a tempting tasty treat. A traditional Rissole recipe using minced pork and common cupboard components for you to make and enjoy. Great as a light lunch or main meal option. Take me to the recipe! Let’s miss out on the life story. Pork Rissoles – a dish for any season. On random occasions,…

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Devizes Pie competition

DEVIZES IS LOOKING FOR A NEW PIE!

Posted on 09/09/202111/11/2021 by Rosalind Ambler

Devizes Pie was a local speciality for hundreds of years, an ancient version of the recipe written in Old English. The Devizes Food and Drink Festival think it is about time Devizes has a new pie and a competition is being run to discover the new pie.

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Cabbage, sausage, leeks and beans

Sensational Seasonal Cabbage and Sausage with Leeks and Beans

Posted on 21/07/202107/01/2022 by Alan

Make sausage and cabbage tantalisingly tasty with this quick and easy hearty meal. A few seasonal veg and storecupboard items makes this one pot, one bowl wonder of a meal for two or main for four. Take me to the recipe! What’s in the fridge? I cook for the family most evenings. I do not…

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Want to Blog – but don’t want the admin?

Posted on 16/02/202114/03/2021 by Alan

Want to try to write something? Passionate, or got something to say? This might be the place for you. Read on. We are looking for people that would like an opportunity to write for this site. Anything from regular features to irregular features, one-off articles, or a sub-section of this site. Any subject you like…

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