This homemade apple syrup is not only sweet and sticky but also a fantastic way to make the most of your apple bounty and using up any windfalls and slightly imperfect apples you might have lying around. It is a great way to minimize food waste…
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Amazing Apple Syrup
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Homemade Fruit Leather with Honey: 7 Irish Variations
From the green landscapes of Ireland to your kitchen, these fruit leather variations capture the essence of our natural bounty. If you forage or buy fruit and berries in season, there is no need for fruit with lots of airmiles…
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Fruit Leather with Apple & Honey: Natural and Nourishing
With this easy recipe, you can turn leftover apples or apple puree into a nutritious and delicious snack that everyone in the family will love.
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Homemade Apple Sauce – Perfect for Windfalls
This homemade apple sauce recipe brings together the cozy flavors of ripe apples, a touch of sugar or honey, and a hint of cinnamon to create a versatile and delicious treat.
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Fuchsias: A Blooming Haven for Honeybees
In the vibrant world of pollinator-friendly plants, fuchsias stand out as not only a stunning addition to gardens and hedgerows but also a vital lifeline for honeybees, offering a continuous supply of nectar and pollen, even in wet summers. But did you know they also produce tasty berries?
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Honey Ice Cream with Blackberry Swirl
Indulge in the luscious flavors of summer with our delightful recipe for Honey Ice Cream with a Blackberry Swirl. This seasonal treat captures the essence of warm sunny days and is the perfect way to cool down during the hot summer months.
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Elderberry Syrup – a Potent Immune Booster
Elderberries have long been celebrated for their remarkable health benefits, particularly in strengthening the immune system and aiding in the recovery from cold and flu. Packed with vitamin C and potent antioxidants, elderberry syrup has become a popular natural remedy for respiratory infections. In this comprehensive blog, we will delve into the process of making elderberry syrup and explore its numerous health benefits.
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Easy Homemade Elderflower Cordial
The enchanting aroma and delicate flavors of elderflowers make them a perfect ingredient for making this easy and refreshing cordial, perfect for hot summer days. In this article, I will take you through a step-by-step process of capturing the essence of these blossoms, infusing them into a delightful cordial that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for a variety of culinary delights. Join me and create an easy homemade elderflower cordial that will invigorate your senses and leave you craving more of its floral magic.
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Ramson Pesto
Wild garlic, or ramsons, is a mild garlic flavoured spring vegetable, growing wild in woodland and in some gardens. Picked early in the season, the tender young leaves are a perfect ingredient in a fresh, low-airmile, seasonal ramson pesto. Make up a batch or two extra to pop in the freezer and enjoy throughout the year. I like to use nuts and seeds grown close to home for this, such as sunflower seeds and hazelnuts, but other seeds and nuts work well too. The same goes for the cheese and oil, where I like to use Irish ingredients such as cheddar and rapeseed oil, but the more traditional parmesan and olive oil work really well too…
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