It’s that time of the year again, when my hunt begins to find a south Norfolk stockist of Seville oranges to make the glorious preserve that is marmalade. Last week I succeeded thanks to a wonderful, traditional greengrocer in Beccles. Normally when January rolls round I automatically think of marmalade making, but this year I… Continue reading Gorgeous golden goodness…
This week I found myself surrounded by chilli plants and wanting to do something with them. Like a concerned mum, I had brought them inside from the greenhouse over winter so the frosts didn’t ruin the fruit. But in the house they seem to be lurking round every corner. I use a lot of hot chillis when cooking but… Continue reading Making ristras…
For me, Christmas is as much a time for beautiful food and drink as it is for wonderful company. It’s a time when quality time spent with family and friends is coupled with indulgent, traditional and richly festive foods. Many of these are firm family favourites linked as much to winter as to Christmas itself. My top picks have got to be:… Continue reading The beauty of festive food…
Before moving to south Norfolk I lived in north Norfolk, in Cromer – home of the famous Cromer crab. I was frequently out on a crab boat, helping where I could. I was fascinated with the whole crab fishing process and the industry in general, which continues to make up the very fabric of Cromer. The… Continue reading Photo diary: Cromer crabs from pot to plate
I’ve been growing vegetables for a few years now, but each year I seem to forgot what I need to do when. Often I find myself referring to seed packets, books or the internet. The crop that always catches me out is the onions. Although they are probably the most obvious crop, I tend to forget… Continue reading The annual rush to bring in the onions…
Last October we had lots of apples growing on the farm that were neither eaters or cookers. Traditionally we would give them away to a friend who made cider and in return we’d receive a few bottles the next year. But, due to a change of circumstances, we had no one to give them to last year.… Continue reading Bottling Norfolk cider…
A few weeks ago I saw a post on Facebook about a bakery in my local village. Having no idea where it was I soon found out that it was bijoux bakery that opens only once a week. Without having tried the bread, I already loved the idea of it. I loved it because someone who… Continue reading There’s something about fresh bread…
