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Sep 16, 2021
Green Tomato and Chilli Chutney Recipe
I love green tomato chutney and the thought of popping open a jar of my green tomato and chilli chutney on Boxing Day to go with cold...
dorsetcountrylife
Aug 25, 2021
Monkfish Skewers 4 Ways!
If you have ever seen a whole monkfish you would think it was something from a horror movie, but fishmongers generally sell them without...
dorsetcountrylife
Mar 7, 2021
5 Ways to Make a Visual Impact with Interior Design
*Ad-Paid. All opinions are our own. I love making my home feel cosy beautiful and if I can do it on a budget I’m even happier....
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Mar 7, 2021
Top tips for preparing for a celebration
*Ad-Paid. All opinions are our own. Somebody in my house has a big birthday coming up and as soon as we are able to, we are going to have...
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Feb 3, 2021
How to Make Homemade Jar Candles
I love a candle, and I love the smell of good quality candles, but I don’t like the prices! So I decided to make my own candles and was...
dorsetcountrylife
Dec 8, 2020
Christmas Red Cabbage Recipe
Every year I make the same Christmas red cabbage recipe because my family always requests it. I roll my eyes and say ok with a sigh , but...
dorsetcountrylife
Dec 1, 2020
The "C" Word
Yes, here we go,.... we are now hurtling towards Christmas and we can no longer ignore it or hold back the tide. So how about facing it...
dorsetcountrylife
Nov 27, 2020
Courgette & Curry Soup Recipe
Through the summer months I had a glut of courgettes and one of the ways to use them was to make courgette and curry soup. This is a real...
dorsetcountrylife
Nov 21, 2020
Coq Au Vin Recipe
I love coq au vin and it's just a really nice meal to serve up as a winter warmer or if you have dinner guests. It’s fabulous served with...
dorsetcountrylife
Oct 16, 2020
Tomatoes, Tomatoes and More Tomatoes
When you just have a glut of tomatoes and don't know what to do with them all, here is the most delicious solution ever...
dorsetcountrylife
Oct 13, 2020
How To Make A Lavender Wreath
This year I wanted to try something different, so decided to try my hand at making a wreath.
dorsetcountrylife
Oct 6, 2020
Homemade Piccalilli Recipe
I really like to pickle and preserve and I will gradually do this over the months
dorsetcountrylife
Oct 3, 2020
There's Something in the Autumn Breeze
As soon as I smell the autumn air that switch flicks and I get a desire, almost a need to start gathering and storing food.
dorsetcountrylife
Sep 30, 2020
Homemade Apple and Mint Jelly Recipe
I love apple mint jelly and although there are many recipes out and I have tried a few, this is the one I use year in and year out.
dorsetcountrylife
Sep 22, 2020
Homemade Carpet Freshener
I like to freshen my carpets and prefer to use my own carpet freshener. It's an environmentally friendly mix too.
Meet Sue & Katie
Two women. Two generations. Both mothers and lovers of the county where they live. Blogging about Dorset here at Dorset Country Life. Find out more...
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