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Lavender and Lovage Food and Travel from Home and Abroad
- Farmhouse Sultana & Cherry Cakeby Karen Burns-Booth on 19th October 2024 at 3:51 pm
A delicious old-fashioned fruit cake, today’s recipe for Farmhouse Sultana & Cherry Cake was taken from an old copy of Farmhouse Fare An Old-Fashioned Light Fruit Cake from a Vintage Cookbook A delicious old-fashioned fruit cake, today’s recipe for Farmhouse Sultana & Cherry Cake was taken from an old copy of Farmhouse Fare. It’s a light fruit cake packed with juicy sultanas and Glacé cherries, and is perfect for elevenses, afternoon tea or for summer picnics. Continue reading Farmhouse Sultana & Cherry Cake at Lavender and Lovage.
- Mrs Hall’s Yorkshire Dales Cooked Breakfastby Karen Burns-Booth on 11th October 2024 at 4:11 pm
I love the TV series, All Creatures Great and Small, and I love seeing all the food, such as Mrs Hall’s Yorkshire Dales Cooked Breakfast. A Classic Yorkshire Breakfast from All Creatures Great and Small I am thoroughly enjoying the lastest series of All Creatures Great and Small, and I love seeing what Mrs Hall cooks for everyone, especially her famous Mrs Hall’s Yorkshire Dales Cooked Breakfast. It’s so good that some of the actors have over indulged in them, especially Samuel West with the black pudding, according to the ACGAS blog. Continue reading Mrs Hall’s Yorkshire Dales Cooked Breakfast at Lavender and Lovage.
- Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travelsby Karen Burns-Booth on 10th October 2024 at 9:51 am
Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels In A Digital Magazine – Blending photos & stories into an interactive publication. Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels In A Digital Magazine Travelling through wine regions offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and sensory delight. Imagine wandering through rolling vineyards, tasting world-class wines, and meeting passionate winemakers. Capturing these experiences and sharing them in a digital magazine allows you to relive your journey and invite others to join you virtually. Continue reading Exploring Wine Regions: How To Document Your Travels at […]
- How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winterby Karen Burns-Booth on 9th October 2024 at 9:28 am
How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winter – Here are a few tips on how to keep your garden neat and tidy during the winter. As the summer months fade, and the colder weather is well and truly here; wherever you are, you probably won’t be spending as much time in your garden as you were before – unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to live in warmer climates all year round. Continue reading How to keep your Garden Neat and Tidy during the Winter at Lavender and Lovage.
- How to have the Perfect Countryside Breakby Karen Burns-Booth on 7th October 2024 at 3:49 pm
How to have the Perfect Countryside Break – There’s something about a countryside break that just can’t be beat There’s something about a countryside break that just can’t be beaten. Spending time with your friends and family in the great outdoors, getting a chance to just be at one with nature and take a step back from the stresses of modern day life. Too often in today’s world we are just sitting in front of a screen, whereas a break away from this can do us no end of good. Continue reading How to have the Perfect Countryside Break at Lavender and Lovage.
Veggie Desserts Find Vegetarian Recipes and Vegan Recipes Celebrating Vegetables, from Dinner to Dessert!
- Halloween Chocolate Cream Sodaby Kate Hackworthy on 17th October 2024 at 6:53 am
Whip up a Halloween Chocolate Cream Soda with easy homemade chocolate syrup, fizzy soda, and whipped cream. Perfect for spooky celebrations! When Halloween rolls around, the excitement is often all about the costumes, candy, and creative treats. One drink that fits right in with the spooky vibe is a Halloween Chocolate Cream Soda. This fizzy,... Read More Halloween Chocolate Cream Soda © Veggie Desserts.
- Fig Compoteby Kate Hackworthy on 15th October 2024 at 12:31 pm
This easy Fig Compote recipe is a tasty mix of fresh figs, sugar, and optional vanilla or cinnamon. Perfect for toast, desserts, or cheese boards. I have a HUGE fig tree in our front garden. It's so massive, and gets so many figs, that I've even had people stop to ask about it and a... Read More Fig Compote © Veggie Desserts.
- Creamy Miso Brussels Sproutsby Kate Hackworthy on 11th October 2024 at 4:10 pm
Looking for a new twist on Brussels sprouts? Try this simple Creamy Miso Brussels Sprouts recipe. Tender roasted sprouts are coated in a umami sauce. Bold flavor in just 35 minutes! This Creamy Miso Brussels Sprouts recipe is sooo good. Seriously. I could not stop eating them! It combines tender roasted Brussels sprouts with a... Read More Creamy Miso Brussels Sprouts © Veggie Desserts.
- Pumpkin Spice Syrupby Kate Hackworthy on 8th October 2024 at 2:52 pm
Make this simple Pumpkin Spice Syrup in under 15 minutes for a sweet, warmly spiced flavor boost. Perfect for fall drinks, desserts, latte and more! There’s something undeniably comforting about the flavors of pumpkin spice—warm, sweet, and full of fall taste. This pumpkin spice syrup is an easy and delicious way to bring those familiar... Read More Pumpkin Spice Syrup © Veggie Desserts.
- Persian Lentilsby Kate Hackworthy on 3rd October 2024 at 6:38 am
Try these aromatic Persian lentils, with turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin. It’s an easy recipe that makes a nourishing and hearty side dish for meal prep or weeknight dinners. If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal that doesn’t require endless ingredients, Persian lentils are a perfect option. This dish combines the earthiness of... Read More Persian Lentils © Veggie Desserts.
Nadia's Healthy Kitchen Healthier, mainly plant-based recipes
- Date Recipesby Nadia on 3rd October 2024 at 4:17 pm
Looking for some easy date recipes that are healthier and easy to make? Then you're in the right place! I've always been a massive fan of using dates in desserts. I grew up in the Middle East where dates are a staple in every household. I ate them almost everyday without fail, not that you'd [...] The post Date Recipes appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Tahini Chocolate Ballsby Nadia on 25th September 2024 at 4:13 pm
Looking for a snack that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrition? Enter tahini chocolate balls - a delightful blend of rich, chocolatey goodness and the creamy nuttiness of tahini, all wrapped into bite-sized, nutrient-dense treats. These little power balls are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Why I love [...] The post Tahini Chocolate Balls appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Crispy Rice Saladby Nadia on 12th September 2024 at 3:34 pm
This crispy rice salad is is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy baked rice with a medley of fresh vegetables and zesty flavours. The crispy texture of the rice contrasts beautifully with soft, juicy ingredients like cucumbers, edamame beans and avocado. With a tangy, sweet, salty and spicy dressing that adds a beautiful [...] The post Crispy Rice Salad appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Cottage Cheese Cheesecakeby Nadia on 3rd September 2024 at 3:52 pm
This cottage cheese cheesecake is a healthier take on a classic New York style cheesecake. It has a lovely creamy texture and is not overly sweet like your typical cheesecake tends to be. Made with fat-free cottage cheese and Greek yoghurt and much less sugar. The perfect lighter alternative when you're craving cheesecake, but want [...] The post Cottage Cheese Cheesecake appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
- Scrambled Oats Recipeby Nadia on 30th August 2024 at 4:31 pm
If you're bored of your morning bowl of porridge or plate of scrambled eggs, why not mix the two together and try making this scrambled oats recipe. You get the best of both worlds - the taste of your sweet bowl of porridge oats with the texture of scrambled eggs. A hearty and satisfying breakfast [...] The post Scrambled Oats Recipe appeared first on Nadia's Healthy Kitchen.
The Veg Space easy vegan recipes
- Microwave Porridge: Four Easy Flavoursby Kate Ford on 20th October 2022 at 4:12 pm
This very easy microwave porridge is such a delicious and nutritious way to start the day. Choose your favourite from four flavour variations. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Porridge is so easy to make in the microwave - there's no need to buy individual sachets, just follow the simple steps below for a... The post Microwave Porridge: Four Easy Flavours appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Creamy Chickpea and Lentil Curryby Kate Ford on 29th September 2022 at 12:07 pm
This rich and creamy chickpea and lentil curry is hearty, filling and ready in 20 minutes! A delicious weeknight dinner from storecupboard ingredients. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's delicious, nutritious, and made from ingredients you probably already have in the cupboard.... what's not to love?! This... The post Creamy Chickpea and Lentil Curry appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Aubergine Dip with tahiniby Kate Ford on 28th September 2022 at 10:19 am
This deliciously creamy aubergine dip with tahini is so easy to make, with a deep, smoky flavour. The aubergines can be cooked in an oven, grill BBQ or air-fryer. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Aubergine dip is a creamy and delicious addition to a mezze platter, with warm pitta bread and crunchy, raw... The post Aubergine Dip with tahini appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Creamy Green Lentil Dahlby Kate Ford on 26th September 2022 at 5:08 pm
This creamy and delicious green lentil dahl is packed with flavour and nutritious too. It freezes really well, so is ideal for batch cooking. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe We eat dahl at least once a week in our house - it is cheap, easy to make, nutritious and most importantly really delicious... The post Creamy Green Lentil Dahl appeared first on The Veg Space.
- Yaki Soba (Wagamama Copycat)by Kate Ford on 20th September 2022 at 1:39 pm
A Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, Yaki Soba has a deliciously sweet and sour sauce. This Wagamama copycat version takes just 30 minutes to make! 🍴 Why you will love this recipe Yaki Soba is a traditional Japanese stir-fried noodle dish, made popular here in the UK by Wagamama restaurants. I'm a huge fan, and have... The post Yaki Soba (Wagamama Copycat) appeared first on The Veg Space.
Domestic Gothess Recipes from a domestic gothess.
- Treacle Chocolate Cake (Vegan)by Hannah on 16th October 2024 at 3:43 pm
Treacle chocolate cake - this indulgent vegan chocolate fudge cake is made with black treacle (or molasses) which gives it a deep, rich flavour and soft, moist texture. Topped with a treacle chocolate fudge frosting this is the ultimate chocolate fudge cake! This might just be my new favourite chocolate cake! The addition of black... Read More The post Treacle Chocolate Cake (Vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Soul Cakesby Hannah on 11th October 2024 at 1:18 pm
Vegan soul cakes - these delicious little spiced cakes/biscuits are a traditional British treat dating from medieval times. They were originally baked for All Hallow's Eve, All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day to commemorate the dead. They are somewhere between a shortbread biscuit and a scone, have a warmly spiced flavour, are studded with... Read More The post Vegan Soul Cakes appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Small Batch Vegan Christmas Cakeby Hannah on 3rd October 2024 at 11:25 am
Small batch vegan Christmas cake - if you don't have a lot of people to feed but still want a delicious home-made Christmas cake then this recipe is for you! It makes a small, 6 inch vegan fruit cake which is rich, moist, boozy, utterly delicious and really easy to make! It can be eaten... Read More The post Small Batch Vegan Christmas Cake appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Vegan Pumpkin Cornbreadby Hannah on 30th September 2024 at 3:40 pm
Vegan pumpkin cornbread - this quick and easy cornbread is the perfect autumn side dish for soups, stews and chilli. It is soft, fluffy, moist, tender and buttery with a mildly sweet and lightly spiced flavour and can also easily be made gluten-free. This vegan pumpkin cornbread is a delicious autumnal twist on my classic... Read More The post Vegan Pumpkin Cornbread appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
- Chocolate Orange Viennese Fingers (vegan)by hannah on 27th September 2024 at 8:39 am
Chocolate orange Viennese fingers - these delicious vegan biscuits are rich, delicate, crumbly and melt-in-the-mouth. Piped orange shortbread fingers are dipped in dark chocolate for an indulgent treat that is not too sweet, perfect for afternoon tea. Viennese biscuits have to be one of my absolute favourites, they are incredibly delicate and buttery, with an... Read More The post Chocolate Orange Viennese Fingers (vegan) appeared first on Domestic Gothess.
