Healthy Oat and Honey Dog Biscuits Recipe

Like most dogs, our beautiful Alaskan Malamutes, Lila and Rumo, love treats – especially sweet ones!  It is not always easy to find dog treats that are healthy that they … Read more

How to Make Golden Syrup from Scratch

Lyle's Golden Syrup bottle next to homemade golden syrup in wide mouth Mason jar

Golden Syrup is a traditional British inverted sugar syrup, which is similar in taste and texture to pancake syrup or Agave syrup.  It is often used in classic sweet treat … Read more

Flapjack Fiasco

flapjack ingredients

Flapjacks are a traditional British sweet treat.  Unlike our American counterparts who use the term “flapjack” to refer to pancakes, here in the UK, flapjacks are a type of sweet … Read more

Brownies in a Jar – Edible Gifts!

Following on from discovering the benefits of making salads in a jar, I decided that (in the name of balanced eating!) I should try making some brownies in a jar… … Read more

How to Make Fresh Basil Pesto

A plate full of penne pasta and fresh basil pesto.

Pesto is traditionally made using crushed garlic, fresh basil and pine nuts, mixed with olive oil and Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese.  The recipe for pesto originates from around … Read more

How to make Laundry Detergent

Make your own laundry detergent, using just 3 ingredients. It works amazingly well, takes just a few minutes to make one year’s supply, and is super cheap! Watch the video … Read more