Monday, August 24, 2009
By Mike on Monday, August 24, 2009, 22:54
Atop St Catherine's Hill near the ancient and historic city of Winchester is a turf maze known as the Miz Maze (or Mizmaze or Mis-maze). It's at least a couple of centuries old, but its true origins are unclear...
Saturday, August 22, 2009
By Mike on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 23:13
These sweet little macaroons are deliciously nutty and chewy - the perfect accompaniment to a mid-morning coffee.
This recipe is gluten free.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
By Mike on Sunday, August 16, 2009, 21:22
A couple of trips to East Wittering, Bracklesham Bay - in search of the brown shrimp.
Friday, August 14, 2009
By Mike on Friday, August 14, 2009, 21:36
This is a recipe for a dark chocolate torte with a luscious velvety texture, filled with rum-soaked raisins.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
By Mike on Sunday, August 9, 2009, 19:48
This is a recipe for a rich baked cheesecake that can be eaten on its own or topped with fruit or other sweet things. I topped this one with fresh orange segments, honey and walnuts - it was fantastic.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
By Mike on Sunday, August 2, 2009, 22:53
Another bit of urban foraging - we found a local recreation ground covered with rings of superb, delicious field mushrooms.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
By Mike on Sunday, July 26, 2009, 22:14
July 2009 - A trip to Old Winchester Hill in the South Downs - chalk downland is a good place to find dewberries.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
By Mike on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 22:22
These crisp shortbread biscuits are simple to make and are delicious on their own, or topped with yoghurt and fresh fruit or crumbled over ice cream.
By Mike on Saturday, July 25, 2009, 15:18
This is urban foraging, rather than true wild food, but it's still a great free food resource - the Chinese Bramble.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
By Mike on Saturday, July 18, 2009, 21:17
Here's a simple recipe for an outstandingly moist and delicious brioche tart - drenched with spiced syrup.
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