Unconventional gifts for your Valentine
We all know how to tell someone you love them, with a dozen red roses, a box of indulgent chocolates, or beautiful jewels and precious metals... at least that's what...
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New pots for a new year
When the Christmas tree has come down, the decorations are stored away, and all the cards taken down from the mantle piece, home can feel a little bare. If you're anything...
Houseplant Focus- Ficus Elastica 'Belize'
You may know the Ficus Elastica by another name- the rubber plant. Native to South and South East Asia, its natural habitat is a far cry from our homes in...
Three nut butters to see you through winter
Nut butters are delicious, easy and incredibly satisfying to make. You will need a food processor (or a pestle and mortar if you have hours to spare and need a...
Pumpkin & Squash Recipes
Healthy, comforting and so filling, the squash family has a special place in my heart. These are two recent creations of mine. An Indian meal is always my go to...
Meet the makers: Oh, James...
We love to work with local producers and James Briggs, founder of Oh, James... is based just down the road from Blackheath in New Cross. Born in California, James...
It's plum time! Recipes for the season
Blessed with a productive plum tree it seems a little churlish to complain but it sometimes stretches my culinary creativity. Plum wine is brewing, the crumbles are coming thick and...
Three Recipes for Blackberry Season
As this year's blackberries appear in the hedgerows it's time to find some alternatives to the ubiquitous crumble. A delicious ripe blackberry should be shiny, plump and black. Remember to...
Why we love lavender
There are few plants we love as much as lavender. It suits almost every type of garden and has a timeless elegance that can’t be matched. It is as much at...