How to make Cheese from Sour Milk
On our recent trip down from Scotland the milk which we had in the cooler bag turned seriously sour and separated so I thought I’d have a go, my first ever, at making cheese. I am very pleased indeed with the results. …
How To Roast Carrots Delicious Ideas for them
I tried roasting Chantenay carrots for the first time recently and they were so delicious I got all inspired and had a play!
Shakespeare got it wrong about cold porridge!
It seems to me that Shakespeare may have been barking up the wrong tree here as cold porridge, used properly, can be a really good thing! I know, I expect we all do, that oats are good for us but…
8 and a Bit ways to Cope with a “Leftover” Bottle of Port
A friend gave us a bottle of Port because she said didn't drink it. What a shame, how sad, yippee! We do drink it but I feel this is an ideal opportunity to write about other uses for “unwanted” port.
Duck recipes ~ how to love a duck!
How to use and enjoy every single part of a duck including how to confit duck legs.
How to Make Grattons, Schmaltz and Gribenes
Surprisingly delicious ideas for duck and chicken skin and fat.
Welsh Rarebit or Rabbit? How to do it properly whatever it’s called!
Welsh Rarebit or Welsh Rabbit! This is not just cheese on toast and here are two and a half methods for making it whatever you call it!
15 Ways to Use Honey ~ not leftover honey!
This is not about “leftover honey” because that just doesn’t happen; apparently honey keeps forever although I would recommend keeping it cool and dark! Here's some ways to use it ...
Toad in the Hole aka Toad in the Crevasse!
Toad in the Hole works well for things other than sausages, including leftovers, read more here...
What to do with Leftover Soup!
The most fabulously impressive thing I ever did with leftover soup was make fritters! Recipe here plus more good ideas for leftover soup here ...
