Gooseberry Chutney

Gooseberry Chutney

Wonderful with cheese, paté or cold meat pie, this tangy chutney is packed full of flavour.    Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print...
Lobster Pot Pie

Lobster Pot Pie

Perfect for cooler evenings, or when you just want something a little heartier, Lobster Pot Pie fits the bill.   It freezes beautifully, too. I often make a big batch of smaller pies for the freezer—always great when we’re scrounging for a satisfying meal...
Backyard Bugs Pound Cake

Backyard Bugs Pound Cake

I’m always hunting around for fun baking projects to do with the grandgirls. Maddie, in particular, is a huge fan of pound cake and delights in choosing different shapes in which to bake them.   When she comes over, she digs through the cupboard to see if...
Forgotten Fruits

Forgotten Fruits

Gooseberries and currants are underrated fruits. Cultivated for centuries and held in great affection in the UK and Europe, these Ribes family members are relative strangers to Americans.     Gooseberries used to have their own societies – more than 170 of...