Finally(sorry for the delay) Maire Dufficy recipes from our food and wine fair last November. These are great winter warmers. The bacon is a perfect 'special dinner', (as we call them in our house) and then there should be some left over for Monday supper too. The tagine is easy, it just takes a bit of time to cook. Make it up the night before and set the timer on the oven the next day. Enjoy Read more »

I promised more! here are Arun Kapil of Green Saffron recipes from his demo at the fair - I hope you enjoy Read more »

Our head chef Heather gave a great demo at our Christmas Food and Wine Fair on alternative ways of cooking your turkey. I promised to publish the recipes so here they are. Recipes from the other demos will follow - from Arun Kapil, Green Saffron and Maire Dufficy of Board Bia. Read more »

Ok so summer has been looking a bit dodgy, with sunshine a bit lacking, but at least the rain is warmer! Sun or no sun I love fresh lemonade for summer time supping. This is a great recipe, easy, cheap, very lemony and not too sweet. Read more »

A very easy recipe for double chocolate brownies with both cocoa and chocolate. This can also be made as a great gluten free option. Maybe some of that excess Easter egg chocolate can be put to good use! Read more »

The new seasons range of dried fruits, candied fruits, angelica and nuts have all come into stock. What is the difference between a raisin, a sultana and a currant?? And my mothers great receipe for Christmas Pudding. Read more »

A really good recipe for seasonal Hazelnut Cake. Read more »