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April Foraging: Nettle and Potato Dauphinoise A Cozy Garden Favourite
Learn how to make a nettle and potato dauphinoise using freshly foraged nettles. This easy UK spring recipe is a creamy, comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with roast lamb at Easter.
Apr 33 min read


Banana & Coconut Bread: My Favourite Garden Treat with a Cup of Tea
A simple, moist banana and coconut bread recipe, perfect for a cosy garden tea break. Easy to make, full of flavour, and a favourite homemade treat.
Apr 23 min read


I prescribe you Tea.
A little while back, I learned about the quiet power of herbal teas and the incredible health benefits they can offer. Since that day, I have made it my mission to remind people wherever I go. Tea is not just a drink. It is a ritual, a pause, a moment of care in a busy day. It is wellbeing in its simplest and most comforting form.
Feb 33 min read


My Holiday Creole Turmeric Chicken
Holidays are about expanding your mind, and your palletr, I learnt this dish whilst in Mauritus this week. This Creole-style turmeric chicken is all about sunshine flavours, gentle heat and fresh ingredients. It’s the kind of dish that fills the kitchen with spice and comfort, yet still feels light and vibrant — perfect for bringing a little island warmth into winter cooking.
Jan 232 min read


Fire - Pit Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Butter Recipie
There’s something deeply satisfying about cooking outdoors at this time of year — wrapped up warm, fire crackling, fresh air all around.
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Winning recipe...Christmas Antipasto Wreath
It’s festive, flexible, and guaranteed to impress — without spending hours in the kitchen. I styled mine with rosemary straight from the garden (which looked and smelled amazing), along with olives, mozzarella balls and a variety of cold meats.
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Lynne’s Homemade and Homegrown Pumpkin Soup
This soup is everything I love about autumn in a bowl. It is cosy, creamy, packed with home grown goodness and best of all, it uses my little no-peel hack from Instagram.
Nov 21, 20252 min read


Ginger, lemon and cinnamon mug of goodness recipe.
At this time of year, when the air feels colder and the sniffles seem to be multiplying everywhere, I always turn to nature first. Simple ingredients, real warmth and a little intention can go a long way.
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Fig and Goats Cheese salad
While I was away in France, my friends and I picked ripe figs straight from the tree at the gîte — and we turned them into this simple, delicious salad. Proof that the best food is often the simplest: fresh, seasonal, and full of flavour.
While I was away in France, my friends and I picked ripe figs straight from the tree at the gîte, and we turned them into this simple, delicious salad.
Sep 24, 20251 min read


Balsamic Vegetables and Herb Grilled Chicken recipe
This week we’re firing up the wonderful Blackstone grill once again—and this time it’s all about bringing the garden to the plate. We’ve got a brilliant method for steaming and cooking potatoes right on the grill, paired with a medley of balsamic-glazed, homegrown vegetables and succulent herb-grilled chicken.
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Lynne's Home Grown Potato Salad
A classic with a garden-fresh twist—this potato salad is packed with flavour from homegrown veg, punchy cornichons, and a mustardy mayo dressing. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or just a sunny lunch in the garden.
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Lynne's Garden Fresh Salsa
This simple, super-fresh recipe tastes nothing like the processed versions you find in the supermarket
Jul 18, 20252 min read


The Grow Up Rhubarb Gin
A summer favourite —easy, delicious, and budget-friendly!
Jun 6, 20251 min read


DIY Rosemary Hair Spray for Healthy, Shiny Hair
If you're looking for a natural way to boost your hair's shine, strength, and growth, rosemary is your new best friend.
Apr 24, 20251 min read


Radish and Fennel Salad Recipe
Use up excess Radishes with this delicious summery salad.
Apr 23, 20252 min read

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