Some top reading material reviewed, from a kids book packed with plant science to an in depth study of the small critters that inhabit our gardens…
Author - Nick
How to make the perfect Bloody Mary
Inspired by a new peat smoked tomato juice, we've conjured up the perfect Bloody Mary. Take a look at our recipe and get a squeeze on…
Five things to do with surplus rhubarb
You've crumbled and fooled but still have arms full of suprlus rhubarb. Here are five things you should consider…
New booze round-up #22: Wine in a can, whisky on Zoom and...
Alongside boozy favourites beer and whisky we've got rare reviews of wines and sweets – and they're so good it might start a trend…
Wild Tea. An announcement about our book
An update regarding the launch of our new book, Wild Tea…
New booze round-up #21: stargazing with a Siren beer and some...
This month we were invited to watch the stars with Siren Brewery and sample their latest beer. We also attended a virtual Islay whisky festival...
Grow summer planting potatoes – perfect for your Christmas dinner
Fancy some fresh, home grown spuds for Christmas dinner? Then you need some summer planting seeds and this expert advice from the Potato House…
New booze round-up #20: Low alcohol beers and a calvados...
In this edition we've discovered a new alcohol free booze retailer and the wonders of Calvados. Our drinking choices just got a lot bigger…
World Whisky Day 2020. The five best drams from unlikely...
If you thought decent whisky only came from the more celebrated whisky producing nations then think again. Here are five more countries doing a fine...
Greenhouse gardening: five top tips on how to grow tomatoes
Growing tomatoes in a greenhouse is easy, but there are always things you could do better. Here are our top five tomato tips…
Five fantastic aniseed flavours for home made teas
We're rather keen on the taste of aniseed in a cup of tea (or booze). Here are five ingredients that have the best aniseedy flavours…
New Booze Round-up #19: British rum special!
Here we present a trio of teriffic rums, each made in Britain, and all three very different beasts. Get your ginger beer mixed ready and read on…