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Nov 13

Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2024

*This is a collaborative post. For the food lovers in your life, Christmas is the perfect time to treat them to something truly delicious...

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Sep 9

Runner Bean Recipes for the Harvest

On the allotment this year I decided to grow a small amount of runner beans and red climbing beans on either side of an archway. Some of...

Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe

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Aug 29

Plot to Plate No 3: Confit Tomatoes Recipe

Confit tomatoes are just an amazing dish and one I like to make when the tomato’s start ripening rapidly. It can be made with cherry...

Plot to Plate No .2: Homemade Pesto Recipe

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Aug 20

Plot to Plate No .2: Homemade Pesto Recipe

There’s something truly special about walking out to your own vegetable plot, selecting fresh produce straight from the earth, and...

Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe

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Aug 5

Grilled Whole Sea Bass: A Simple and Delicious BBQ Recipe

We love a BBQ here at Dorset Country Life, and sometimes it’s nice to cook something a bit different on the BBQ other than the more...

Plot to Plate No.1: Courgette and Mint Salad Recipe

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Jul 29

Plot to Plate No.1: Courgette and Mint Salad Recipe

As any vegetable gardener will know, this time of year often brings an abundant harvest, and if you grow courgettes, you're likely facing...

Stuffed Leg of Lamb Recipe with Garlic, Lemon and Rosemary

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Mar 28

Stuffed Leg of Lamb Recipe with Garlic, Lemon and Rosemary

Easter Sunday is a day where as a family we get together for a good old traditional Sunday roast. And being Easter we normally have roast...

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Mar 22

Hot Cross Buns Recipe

Indulge in the timeless tradition of Easter with our delightful hot cross bun recipe! Soft, spiced dough infused with cinnamon and...

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Nov 14, 2023

Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2023

Indulge the epicurean in your life with our delectable Foodies Christmas Gift Guide! This carefully crafted collection celebrates the art...

Slow Cooker Ramen: A Hearty and Flavourful Recipe for Every Season

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Oct 25, 2023

Slow Cooker Ramen: A Hearty and Flavourful Recipe for Every Season

Ramen, a beloved Japanese dish known for its rich flavours and comforting warmth, has captured the hearts and palates of people around...

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Oct 10, 2023

Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Butternut squash, with its vibrant orange hue and subtle nutty flavor, takes center stage in this recipe. This versatile and...

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May 11, 2023

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar

I always make my own apple cider vinegar. It costs just pennies to make and keeps well and is one of my Autumn jobs. It’s easy to ferment...

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Apr 28, 2023

Cosmo Restaurant Bournemouth | A Review

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are our own. When we were invited to review the fabulous new Cosmo restaurant in Bournemouth we were rather...

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Apr 21, 2023

How to Make Kefir

Kefir is a yogurt-like drink that can easily be made at home and is made with Kefir grains. These are yellow white little rubbery looking...

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Mar 31, 2023

How to Make Sourdough Bread

I have to admit the first loaf of sourdough I ever made was a great success and I was very smug and took all the credit for the absolute...

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Mar 24, 2023

How to Make Kombucha

I have not made Kombucha before, so as a complete novice I decided to play it safe and get help from the experts. So I am starting with A...

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Mar 10, 2023

How to Make Easy Kimchi

Kimchi is a Korean fermented vegetable dish that is now made and eaten all over the world. You will find many “original “ and “...

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Mar 3, 2023

How to Make Homemade Yoghurt

When all of my children lived at home when they were younger, I always made my own yogurt. They grew up and flew the next and somewhere...

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Feb 17, 2023

How to make Homemade Sauerkraut

I decided Sauerkraut was a good starting point on my fermentation journey. It’s a very easy thing to make and I had grown some red...

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Feb 14, 2023

Valentines Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Many people feel that valentines is just too commercial and an excuse for people to make money. But let’s not lose sight of the fact it’s...

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