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Bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with green oil and seeds, served on a wooden table with cutlery, crusty bread, and butter.

January recipe of the month – Super simple Seasonal Soup

Posted on 11/01/202612/01/2026 by Alan

January marks a return to simple, nourishing cooking. This recipe of the month focuses on seasonal ingredients and traditional comfort food for the depths of winter.

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Rustic potato and cheese pie with a golden, crispy topping, served in a cast-iron dish on a wooden table with a spoon lifting a portion.

January recipe of the month – Time for comfort food

Posted on 11/01/202611/01/2026 by Alan

January marks a return to simple, nourishing cooking. This recipe of the month focuses on seasonal ingredients and traditional comfort food for the depths of winter.

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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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