Honey
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Five ways you can help protect the bees
We’ve all heard the rhetoric of ‘Save the bees’ time and time again over the years and that statement is as important now as it’s ever been. They may not be everyone’s favourite critter, but they play an undeniably important…
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Honey harvest one-third better than last year’s
The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) reports an encouraging year The annual honey survey from the British Beekeepers’ Association shows that honeybees survived the difficult conditions this year and produced a crop a third bigger than last year’s. The honey crop…
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Pea shoot, lettuce and Cheshire cheese salad
Want something quick and tasty? Try this delicious home-grown early season salad Pea shoots and other microgreens can give you a harvest in less time than it takes for outdoor crops to germinate. Add an overwintered lettuce and you have…
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Raspberry cranachan
Every take on this classic Scottish dessert assembles the ingredients in a slightly different way. This is my version. With apologies to fellow Scots: the whisky is negotiable. If you don’t have a bottle to hand, it is just as…
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SALMON & BEETROOT TOAST
Inspired by the Scandinavian combination beetroot & salmon, this delicious recipe can be served as a starter or as part of a bigger spread. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 200g/8oz smoked salmon •…
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Roasted Carrot, Fennel & Lentil Salad
High in fibre, and a good source of vitamin C, this winter salad is a perfect way to use some of your stored carrots. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil •…
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Smoked Salmon & Beetroot Salad
This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter for your guests over the festive period. SERVES4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • 250g/9oz beetroot • 1 apple, sliced • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar…
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Fig Bruschetta
Enjoy some late summer indulgence with this mouthwatering starter. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 5 minutes • 8 slices of ciabatta • Olive oil • 2-3 fresh figs • 110g (4oz) cambozola…
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Cherry, Apricot and Honey Cake
As stone fruits near the end of their season, Lucy Burton shares her honey cake recipe, which is the perfect base for any soft fruit topping During the summer months, many growers find themselves with a bounty of produce on…
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Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette
A delicious low fat dressing for salads. Easy to make and a fantastic use of your seasonal raspberries. Makes 1 bottle Preparation time: 15 minutes • 125g (4oz ) raspberries • 50ml (1¾fl oz) apple cider vinegar • 50ml (1¾fl…
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Hibiscus and honey poached plums
Sweet plums have a delicate floral flavour which is enhanced by gentle cooking. Lucy Burton shares her recipe for hibiscus poached fruits July brings with it a sweet abundance of stone-fruits. The crates of glossy cherries, apricots, peaches and plums…
