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Kimchi: The Fermented Superhero
If you've ever cracked open a jar of kimchi and been hit with that spicy, zingy, umami-packed aroma - you know it's something special.
5 days ago1 min read


Making Croissants from Scratch: A Love Story Between You & Butter
Ever wondered how to achieve bakery-quality croissants at home? Our three-day croissant recipe takes you step by step through the process.
Feb 261 min read


How to Make Homemade Sichuan Chilli Oil in Just a Few Simple Steps
This Sichuan chilli oil is minimum effort for maximum flavour!
May 8, 20242 min read


How to Make the Perfect Cheese, Jalapeño and Chorizo Hot Cross Bun for Easter!
Take your Easter baking to the next level with these Savoury cheese and chorizo hot cross buns!
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Peach Chilli Sauce Recipe- An easy step into Lacto Fermentation
This unique blend of sweet peaches and spicy chilli's is not only delicious, but also introduces the health benefits of fermentation.
Feb 3, 20241 min read


Roasted Cabbage, Muhamarra and Tahini Dressing
This dish works brilliantly as a veggie side or a main meal itself! Charred cabbage, lightly spiced and robust red pepper sauce (Muhamarra)
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Spring Onion Pancake Recipe (Cong You Bing)
We want to start this blog off with a big thank you for everyone that turned up to support us at the Foodies Festival this year. And also...
Jun 20, 20232 min read


Easy peasy pizza dough recipe!
An easy pizza dough recipe that gets great results every time. Whether you bake them in the oven or fire up a pizza oven.
Jun 5, 20232 min read


Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding
Our brilliant guest tutor Rachel Pinnock has written us up a delicious recipe just in time for Easter! And if she can do this with a few...
Apr 7, 20231 min read


Duck Breast with Sweet Potato, Cavolo Nero and Raspberry Dressing
Blushing pan fried duck breast served with sweet potato, asparagus, cavolo nero and a vibrant raspberry dressing.
Feb 14, 20231 min read


No Knead Focaccia
A simple but foolproof recipe for focaccia that takes a little time but minimum arm work!
Feb 1, 20232 min read


Haggis Bonbon with Whisky Sauce
Panko fried haggis and potato balls with an addictively creamy whisky sauce!
Jan 25, 20232 min read


A recipe for Chinese New Year - Mapo Tofu
Happy Chinese New Year everyone! This year is the year of the Rabbit, symbolising patience, peace and happiness. Things that I feel are...
Jan 22, 20232 min read


Chicken and Chorizo Molotes
Move aside Empanada! There is a new Mexican snack in town. Not many people will have heard of these. And it can be a faff to make your...
Sep 17, 20221 min read


Lamachun
Think of this dish as the middle eastern alternative to pizza. Lamachun, pronounced Lamajhoun (lahma'joun) is a traditional flatbread...
Sep 3, 20221 min read


Birria Tacos
These Birria tacos go down an absolute storm in our house. Once the prep is done you can leave this to slow cook for hours depending on...
Jul 2, 20221 min read


Wild Garlic and Cheese Scones
Wild garlic season is upon us! After a few failed trip in and around the school, Bobbi and I made a trip to Killerton on a hunt for the...
Apr 18, 20221 min read


Sea Bass Two Ways
Sea bass is one of the UK's most enjoyed fish. With its meaty white flesh and delicate skin, it is very versatile and a perfect way to...
Apr 11, 20221 min read


What to do if your recipe goes wrong
When's the last time you had a meltdown in the kitchen? Back in the day, dough used to be the thing that would break me. It never seemed...
Mar 10, 20224 min read


You’ve got to try this delicious and super simple Summer Rolls recipe (and you can make them vegan!)
Do you want to eat more veg? Or maybe you already eat a lot of veg and fancy a quick new recipe? I’ve got you covered! There is...
Feb 28, 20221 min read
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