What is more satisfying than baking your own bread? There is something so rewarding in eating a loaf of warm, homemade bread that even wallace and gromit would be proud of!

So why is it so hard to get right? After all… it’s only flour, yeast, salt, and water!! This is why bread making [...]

I think we all love the summer months! With this in mind I woke up this morning with a plan to conquer the world…..well not exactly, more like conquer the local pick-your-own farm!
With the kids in the car and my trusty portable fridge we were off. On the way my wife checked what was available [...]

Have you ever wondered why your frozen peas are frozen within two hours of being picked? Well there is good reason for this, the peas are naturally sweet and once picked, the sugars immediately begin to breakdown. So have a quick try before you buy those fresh peas, and you will be able to tell [...]

Firstly, more than anything else, the fish should not smell of anything other than a slight smell of the sea.
Next look at the gills, they should be bright red. Some fishmongers or supermarkets may remove the gills to allow a fish to seem fresh for longer. If possible you should avoid fish without gills as [...]