Kitchen – Bangers & Balls

24/04/2021

Foraging Fairytales: 5 Fabulous Dandelion Flower Power Recipes

Dandelion Magic: Size Matters Dandelions are popping up everywhere at the moment. So why not treat those you love the most in your life and cook up some beautiful dandelions to eat, Give the ultimate gift this year – your time and a new experience and get your family out collecting. Get outside, take in […]

13/04/2021

On the Catwalk: Wild Garlic

Strutting its stuff on the catwalk this week is Wild Garlic, one of the best scents of Spring. It is abundant, tasty and there will be a patch to sniff out near you right now. If you are new to foraging wild garlic is a great place to start, as it’s very easy to identify, […]

08/03/2021

Tantialisingly Tasty Dandelion Flowers

Dandelion Magic: Eating the Flowers There is nothing like treating those you love the most in your life. Why don’t you give the ultimate gift this year – your time and a tantalising taste experience? Get outside, take in one of the 356 sunsets we are invited to every year and gather some dandelions and […]

20/02/2021

Celebrating 75 Years of VE Day with Bangers and Balls

Celebrating VE Day with you in lockdown was an extremely special moment. Driving through those VE Day flag lined streets and feeling the swirl of the community as we delivered your vintage inspired hampers. It is a memory that will always stay warm in our hearts. So put your feet up, warm the teapot, get […]

16/02/2021

Suprisingly Nutty Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto.

Duncans Suprisingly Nutty Jerusalem Artichoke Risotto. The Jerusalem Artichoke is not the best looking looking plant but the health benefits and taste of this remarkable tubar makes it deserve a place on your dinner plate. The flavour creating by the Jerusalem Artichoke really does burst onto the plate and elevate any dish. It took its […]

16/02/2021

Steamy Saucy Sardines: The Shimmering Creatures of the Sea

Shimmering its Scales on the Catwalk this week is the very Steamy Saucy Sardine. Sardines are a pint sized fish that grow no bigger than 25cm. That doesn’t stop them from playing a goliath role in marine ecosystems around the world from Peru to Philippines. They are a sight to be seen in the Ocean. […]

02/02/2021

Dig for Victory Kale Pesto – The Perfect Way to Satisfy Afternoon Winter Cravings

Kale is is the perfect way to satisfy your afternoon winter cravings. I absolutely love wandering out to our garden to harvest it and make my Dig for Victory Kale Pesto. It makes me feel like I am Queen Bee of the Garden and Ballroom. I also love how Kale became one of the […]

02/02/2021

On the Catwalk: Roasted Sexy Swede with Maple Syrup and Thyme

Strutting its stuff on the catwalk this week is the Sexy Swede. It may not have the elegance of an asparagus or the beauty of a beetroot but its sexiness comes from within. Duncans’ Roasted Sexy Swede with Maple Syrup and Thyme recipe is divine. We were delighted to see this rather ugly, knobbly shaped […]

20/01/2021

An Intensely Crabby Crab Apple Chilli Chutney – Perfect with Cheese or Pork

The trees are laden with tart Crab Apples this year. Truly wild Crab Apples always have a more intense flavour than any other apple. They can be too tart for some to eat raw but the appleness really intensifies when cooked. They will certainly leave you wanting more. They are perfect for small hands to […]