The summer fruit season seems like a world away, whilst we’re in the deep mid winter. But the first signs of life are already starting to show around the farm. Broad beans These winter-sown broad bean plants (above) have just poked their heads above the soil; they’ll have been in the ground almost 8 months […]
Even the children were impressed by this unusual summer cake! The cardamom is distinctive without overwhelming the lovely summer flavours of raspberries and almonds. I admit, I took a couple of shortcuts here. All hail to the master bakers who grind up their almonds and seed their own cardamom pods. I’m afraid I considered this […]
Nadiya Hussain freshens up the traditional bakewell tart by adding fresh strawberries, with this light and delicious strawberry tart.
The summer fruit season has now finished. Thanks for coming to pick! Sweetcorn is picked fresh daily for the farm shop during August. Freshly frozen fruit is available in the farm shop all year round: strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and redcurrants. Unfortunately we don’t have any frozen gooseberries this year due to an unusually small crop. […]
This variation on the Italian classic makes a light, summer dessert, great for summer BBQs and parties. Omitting the traditional coffee makes it less rich than the usual tiramisu, but the alcohol ensures it’s still very much a grown up dessert. The sprinkling of chocolate flake isn’t essential – but definitely worth it. We found […]
Broad beans and pancetta make a great combination, and the summer beans lighten the risotto. Don’t be put off by this slightly anaemic photo – this risotto is packed with flavour! The pungent yet creamy broad beans pair beautifully with the salty bites of pancetta. To give the dish a little more colour, garnish with […]
