Lazy Sunday Afternoons .....
12 August 2012
It's been one of those weekends you wish wouldn't end. The weather has been glorious, lots of sunshine, and a breeze just to keep things tolerable. We...
Zöe Lynch's Blog
A collection of posts about life, gardening, cooking, and more
Category: Recipes
13 posts
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In the Kitchen: Lemon Meringue Pie
14 July 2012On Thursday, I discovered a clutch of 9 eggs that the hens had been hiding from me. None of the hens are broody, they just seem to like laying in plac... -
In the Kitchen: Blackcurrant Cheesecake
08 July 2012I get a huge amount of satisfaction growing my own produce, and every now and then it allows me to produce a really decadent treat for my family to en... -
In the Kitchen: Making a Sourdough starter.
16 March 2012Every now and then I come across a book - invariably a cookery book, that I just HAVE to own. The illustrations and photographs make me salivate, and ... -
In the Kitchen: Pickled Onions
20 October 2011Believe it or not today is National Pickled Onion Day! So I thought I would help with the celebrations of this auspicious occasion and share my love o... -
In the Kitchen: Pear Brandy Liqueur
28 August 2011This one is simplicity itself and can be used in cocktails, to make sauces to go with meat - works especially well with pork in much the same way as ... -
In the Kitchen: Spiced Damson Chutney
24 August 2011I am a keen cook, and love experimenting with new recipes or ingredients, and being an advocate of the waste not want not brigade and keen on the conc... -
Harvest Time: Damsons
20 August 2011I went to visit my bees in the orchard yesterday to see how they were adjusting to their new home. I drove up the tiny track and into the field, to b... -
Life is just a bowl of cherries
04 July 2011Morello Cherries picked in my garden this morning I have been keeping my eyes on these; not quite sure when to pick them, as they vary so much in colo... -
Things to do with Eggs: Lemon Curd
18 May 2011Two 12oz Jars of Lemon Curd I made this morning Since I got my hens back in early March, this year, we have been the grateful recipients of literally... -
Favourite Herbs: Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
04 April 2011Lemon Balm living happily in my garden under the stems of Rosa Mundi I love herbs, not only for their culinary use, where they bring a special extra d... -
Full English?
21 March 2011First attempt at back bacon So, anyone for breakfast? Can I tempt you? I can offer you fresh laid free range eggs from my garden, and back bacon and C... -
Souper Sundays: Allotment Minestrone
06 February 2011Prepped and ready to cook If the weather is foul on Sundays and I cant get out, like today, its blowing a gale, and the rain is falling sideways, then...