by Sheridan | Feb 26, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes, Vegetarian
Green Tomato Chutney This rich fruity chutney, made with end-of-season green tomatoes from my local Community Veggie Garden, complements smoked ham, smoked neck of pork or gammon, the sweetness of the fruit balancing the salty, fatty flavour of the meat. It’s...
by Sheridan | Apr 10, 2022 | Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Picnic, Recipes
Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns Hot Cross Buns are traditionally made on Good Friday, though I often see them nowadays at the supermarket early in the new year. Also breaking with tradition are these Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns, inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe....
by Sheridan | Sep 26, 2021 | Brunch, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian
Savoury Baked Ricotta Here’s a fabulous savoury baked ricotta to take with you on a Covid picnic during the week. It’s a goodie for a light lunch, supper or picnic, accompanied by a garden salad. It also makes good cocktail party fare, served with crusty...
by Sheridan | Sep 4, 2021 | Cakes, Desserts, Picnic, Recipes
Blowaway Sponge Rustle up this light-as-a-feather sponge cake tomorrow for Dad for Father’s Day tomorrow. The pulp of a few passionfruit mixed with the strawberries will add tang and deliciousness.The recipe is from my Seasonal Entertaining book (Harper...
by Sheridan | Mar 28, 2021 | Breakfast, Brunch, Picnic, Recipes, Vegetarian
Sugarfree Hot Cross Buns Looking for some sugar-free inspiration for Easter this year? These Hot X Buns are made with Lokanto Monkfruit Classic Sweetener, an artificial sweetener which you’ll find on supermarket shelves. View Instructions InroductionAbout this...
by Sheridan | Sep 6, 2020 | Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Dinner, Picnic, Recipes
Farmhouse Rhubarb Cake Here’s a moist easy-to-make cake which my sister Justy often whips up for guests at Bend of the River. The beauty of it is that you can substitute apples, pears, pineapple or other fruits for the rhubarb and it will still be a winner. View...
