by Suzanne James | Sep 15, 2021 | Food and Drink, SE Magazines
This is a classic English version of a fruit cobbler, a little time consuming (as you need to stew the damsons and remove the stones), but the end result makes it more than worthwhile. Ingredients 2lb (900g) damsons 4oz (100g) caster sugar 2...
by Suzanne James | Aug 11, 2021 | Food and Drink, SE Magazines
Tomatoes, for most of us, are most definitely the best of the best when it comes to summer produce. I love a home-grown tomato and have strong childhood memories of my father’s greenhouse, and the flavor of those freshly picked, sun warmed tomatoes. We...
by Suzanne James | Jul 7, 2021 | Food and Drink, SE Magazines
Serves: 6Prep Time: OvernightCook Time: 10 minutes or less If you have been hard at work on your vegetable plot or allotment all year then this is the time when you feel the full benefit of your labour. Nothing feels better than loading up a basket with home...
by Suzanne James | Jun 16, 2021 | Food and Drink, SE Magazines
It’s strawberry time again! Without doubt they are one of my favourite fruits, and delightfully easy to grow. You don’t even need a lot of space – a hanging basket or planter on a balcony can yield an amazing harvest, and trust me nothing in this world tastes better...
by Suzanne James | May 10, 2021 | Food and Drink, Home, SE Magazines
This is a lovely spring recipe, great as a starter when entertaining, or just enjoyed as a weekend lunch, it tastes as good as it looks and I especially like it because it uses lots of ingredients from our allotment – spinach, chard, mint, broad beans, leeks and if I...
