The Best Guide for the KT20 Area

Seasonally delicious

• Quick tip - sauces

  Published: Wed, 21/05/2008 15:31

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  Homemade Butter

  Published: Thu, 06/03/2008 15:50

  We've sneakily included the 'keep the kids occupied for at least half an hour' version of this in their section, but for busy parents, here's how to cheat...

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  Why Eat Seasonally?

  Published: Wed, 06/02/2008 11:15

  During the Second World War, we realised how dependent on foreign imports we had become and with rationing in place, we were encouraged to 'dig for victory'. The campaign had the w

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  Make Dried Herbs Taste Fresh

  Published: Fri, 25/01/2008 18:19

  If you want to make dried herbs taste fresh, chop up an equal amount of parsley and add it to the herbs. The moisture and chlorophyll work like magic.
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  November

  Published: Mon, 05/11/2007 19:20

  November for me is all about heart warming food, casseroles, stews, spices and hearty puddings to combat the cold. Root vegetables are in abundance this month - Beetroot, Jerusalem

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  October

  Published: Mon, 10/09/2007 15:25

  October is the season for foraging! Sweet chestnuts, Elderberries, Quinces, Apples, Walnuts and Mushrooms are in abundance in the woodlands waiting to be gathered. October is also

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  September

  Published: Thu, 06/09/2007 10:23

  Although the weather is still mild, Autumn is here. Gone are the Summer salad vegetables, giving way to hearty root vegetables and dark iron-rich leafy greens.

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• Calling all you Delias and Jamies out there . . .

  Published: Wed, 29/08/2007 14:14

  Regardless of how good or bad the rest of our cooking is, we all have at least one failsafe family recipe we can turn to in our hour of need!

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