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Gardening - Companion Planting

The theory behind companion planting is that various flowers and vegetables will do better in the garden if certain plants are grown near them. This is not a new idea and is based largely on folklore and traditions, some of which have been scientifically proven.

Austerity Recipes - Bacon Turnovers

During the Second World War Corned Beef made up a percentage of the housewife's meat ration. It proved to be a very useful ingredient for quick and easy dishes like these Rissoles.

Dessert - Apple and Honey Ice Cream with Blackberry Sauce

An ice cream that uses harvest fruits to full advantage. Don't worry if you don't have an ice cream maker as it is very easy to make by hand.

Main Meal - Lamb Fillet Hot Pot

A very traditional hot pot. Unlike Lancashire Hot Pot this recipe uses fillet of neck of lamb which obviously has no bones and is a very tender and tasty cut.

Starter - Oyster Mushroom Savoury Tart

A simple but elegant starter. Oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom to use for this dish but you can use your favourite mushrooms instead if you prefer. This recipe should make four generous portions.

Health and Beauty - Restore and Revive after Gardening

Grubby and aching from too much gardening? Nails blackened and stained from pruning and grubbing up bulbs? Check out our beauty recipes to cleanse, soften and revive all parts of your body. Relax, safe in the knowledge that you are saving money and putting only natural, fresh goodies onto your skin.