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Where to eat, what to cook, and how to spend slow weekends well.
Autumn
13th October
My Tomato Soup Recipe

My Tomato Soup Recipe

I love using this recipe for my homegrown tomatoes and, as its nearing the end of tomato season, this is the perfect use of those leftover harvests! I’m also sharing my easy cheese crouton recipe which is so very delicious!
My Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

My Pumpkin Spice Granola Recipe

One of my favourite breakfasts at this time of year is my homemade pumpkin spice granola. Made with pumpkin purée, warming spices, maple syrup, rolled oats and a generous mix of nuts and seeds, it bakes until beautifully golden and crunchy. I love making a big batch at the weekend to enjoy throughout the week, served with natural yoghurt, berries and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Apple & Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe

Apple & Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe

There’s something so comforting about the flavours of apple and cinnamon as we head into the cooler months, and these overnight oats are one of my favourite ways to enjoy them. Simply prepare your oats the night before and you’ll have a delicious breakfast waiting for you in the morning – perfect for busy weekdays and a great one for children.
4 Easy Ways To Preserve Your Herbs For Winter

4 Easy Ways To Preserve Your Herbs For Winter

One of the joys of having a kitchen garden is the endless supply of fresh herbs just a snip away, but as we approach winter I always find myself faced with the same dilemma: how do I ensure all those beautiful herbs don’t go to waste? Thankfully, I’ve found a few simple and effective ways to preserve herbs for use throughout the winter.
My Elderberry Elixir Recipe

My Elderberry Elixir Recipe

Elderberries are nutritional powerhouses; rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins, and vitamin C, they can help support normal immune function and protect cells from oxidative stress. Elderberry preparations may also help reduce the severity or duration of cold and flu symptoms, hence why I love to make a big batch of my elderberry elixir at this time of year.
Easy Apple & Cinnamon Puff Pastry Tart Recipe

Easy Apple & Cinnamon Puff Pastry Tart Recipe

There’s something so lovely and dare I say it, Autumnal, about the combination of apples and cinnamon, and this simple tart is the perfect way to make the most of these early autumn flavours. Made with ready-rolled puff pastry, it looks beautifully impressive while requiring very little preparation – ideal for an easy weekend bake or a last-minute pudding when you have guests coming over.
One of my Favourite Breakfast Hacks: Smoothie Jars

One of my Favourite Breakfast Hacks: Smoothie Jars

One of my favourite little meal-prep habits is making a batch of smoothie jars to keep in the freezer. My morning smoothies tend to contain quite a few ingredients, therefore prepping them all at once saves me so much time!
My Homegrown Courgette Soup Recipe

My Homegrown Courgette Soup Recipe

This easy soup recipe is perfect for using up a generous harvest from the kitchen garden. Serve with a swirl of cream, a drizzle of good-quality olive oil and plenty of crusty bread for a delicious garden-to-table lunch.
My Foraged Blackberry Sorbet Recipe

My Foraged Blackberry Sorbet Recipe

Foraging for blackberries is one of my favourite things to do at this time of year, when the hedgerows are brimming with these nutritious, tasty berries. There are so many ways to enjoy blackberries, and one of my favourites is in a scrumptious sorbet!
Broad Bean & Mint Bruschetta With Whipped Feta

Broad Bean & Mint Bruschetta With Whipped Feta

This broad bean & mint bruschetta is one of my favourite ways to use up my supply of broad beans; crisp slices of toasted sourdough are generously spread with creamy whipped feta before being topped with freshly cooked broad beans, fragrant garlic, torn mint and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
My Summer Gazpacho Recipe

My Summer Gazpacho Recipe

Today I’m sharing my Summer Gazpacho Recipe with you all, perfect for using up the tomatoes you may have grown this summer or making the most of the abundance in the farm shops. I love to serve this with a fresh loaf of focaccia for a healthy and refreshing lunch.
My Rhubarb & Rose Jammy Dodger Recipe

My Rhubarb & Rose Jammy Dodger Recipe

I had the idea to adapt a lavender shortbread recipe into a rhubarb and rose jammy dodger recipe, by sandwiching rhubarb jam between rose shortbread, which turned out to be an excellent idea. I’ve now made this recipe many times and it’s super easy and the results are equal parts nostalgic and delicious!
A Perennial Guide to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

A Perennial Guide to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Chelsea Flower Show week has arrived once again, and I truly don’t think there’s anywhere quite as magical to be in May.

Slow Days, Thatched Stays

OUR COTTAGES

Set in the heart of Oxfordshire in the village of Adderbury, Strawtop Cottages are holiday cottages offering laid-back luxury and historic charm. Just a short drive from attractions such as Blenheim Palace, RH England and Daylesford, they’re perfectly placed for a Cotswolds escape.

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