If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll notice a new layout for the website and possibly a few other changes too. As for most of us, the past 18 months have given me an opportunity to think about how best to use my resources and share my knowledge. Beekeeping has always been about a fascination with insects. I’ve been interested in nature for … Continue reading New Look Wayward Bee
This is a recipe I have adapted from River Cottage Fruit, where I have halved the quantity and substituted dried apricots for the sultanas. I thought apricots would work well with the marmalade, whisky and the apples…and I was right! I made a huge amount of marmalade this year, but I adore it both on sourdough and in baking. I’ve not made this cake before … Continue reading Apple & Marmalade Cake
In this week’s vlog I tackle another bundt cake, which I have pinched from this website: the naptime chef. I realised it was a large amount of batter and I have so few eggs I decided to halve the amount, and actually it fitted the bundt pan I have perfectly, although mine is an 8″ rather than a 9 1/2″ that the original recipe states. … Continue reading Spiced Apple Bundt Cake
During lockdown, my very good friend Nicky @clarapeggoty on Instagram had the generous idea of making something for people to give to them once some semblance of normality had retuned. I was the fortunate recipient of a beautiful knitted tea cosy which is perfect as I have leaf tea from the B-corp Brew Tea Company so need a large teapot; the leaves are huge! Nicky … Continue reading Tea and Cake
