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rabbit stew in a cooking pot with sprigs of rosemary and bread on a worktop

Rabbit Stew

Rabbit fell out of favour in the UK perhaps because we began to consider rabbits as pets rather than produce. Recently though rabbit is becoming popular again and this warming stew is an old classic.

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Cooking in Britain During Wartime Food Rationing

FacebookPreparations for food rationing during the Second World War began in November 1936 when the Ministry of Food was set up. Registration began in November 1939 and food ration books were issued. At the beginning of November 1939, families were instructed by the Ministry of Food to register with a […]

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Lord Woolton Pie

Facebook Woolton pie or Lord Woolton pie, was a substitute for meat pies filled with seasonal vegetables and topped with potato or wheatmeal pastry. Created by Francois Latry, the head chef at the Savoy Hotel in London in 1941, it was named after the then Minister of Food, the 1st […]

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar UK

Facebook Apple cider vinegar also known as ACV is one of those things I would never be without in my kitchen. Good apple cider vinegar can be quite expensive but using left over apples or scraps means you only pay for the sugar! In addition to the great flavour, apple […]

Spanish Fish Parcels

Facebook I’m always on the lookout for simple but inspiring recipes for fish. I recently found this recipe for bream cooked in a parcel with a selection of Spanish style ingredients by Angela Boggiano, it’s simple, low calorie but very tasty and I highly recommend it.

How to Pickle Chillies

Pickled chillies are tangy, sweet, and spicy; perfect for topping a salty pizza or chopping into a creamy coleslaw to add brightness. The leftover chilli-infused brine can also be used as a base for a spicy vinaigrette, so nothing goes to waste!

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How to Sterilise Pickling Jars

Facebook Why would you want to sterilise jars for all your lovely preserves and pickles? Because a clean sterilised jar is essential to the success and longevity of the jams and preserves you spend a lot of time making. Sterilising is a crucial part of safeguarding to remove any bacteria, […]