What we are changing in 2024!

Taking tally of what we have observed and learned in 2023. Life on the farm is now becoming more stable, with less big projects to finish. This is the perfect time to take a look at what we have observed and take those observations into the new year. We started off 2024 in bed, as our family all fell ill. But now we are up and running again. Ready to create more content that helps you to grow, cook and preserve your own food!

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changes in 2024

We are making some changes

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Fresh Ginger-Lemon Shot

two big wine glasses with golden yellow liquid, white foam and branch of rosemary in sunlight

Apple Rosemary Spritz

two big jars, filled one third with deep red liquid, sugared edge, orange slice and cinnamon stick

Wintery Grape Punch with orange,

Portuguese Christmas Cabbage with Bacon

MASALA ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Whole Roasted Masala Cauliflower

Butternut Squash and Fennel Side

Exciting news for Christmas

closed decorated pie in a glass pie dish outside in the sunshine

Quince and cinnamon pie

leek fritter the farming chefs

How we grow our leeks

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Basic Herb Vinaigrette

Basic Herb Vinaigrette

Basic Soft Boiled Egg

Basic Soft Boiled Egg

Whole Egg Mayonnaise

Whole Egg Mayonnaise

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Sourdough Bread