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 …
Apple & Marmalade Cake
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 …
Spiced Apple Bundt 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" …
Tea and 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 …