I really love these spiced pickled pears. Their translucent flesh turns golden as it simmers in a syrup made from soft brown sugar, white wine vinegar and a mix of spices. I have adapted the recipe from Sara Paston Williams's Christmas book written for the National Trust.
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Hot smoked salmon salad with candy striped beetroot and berry and maple syrup dressing
I made this salad a couple of weeks ago, did not have time to post the recipe and then worried that it would become out of date as the blackberries disappeared from the hedgerows. But then I saw some end of season blackberries glistening in the bright morning light while I was on my run this morning.
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Almond & butternut squash Halloween cake
It’s almost Halloween and once again if you are out and about with friends it is nice to have something to offer them at home or take with you. I got the idea for this cake from my friends at Toast House, in Ilkley where I live who told me the sunken apricot cake by brilliant cook Harry Eastwood (Harry is a girl) is a best seller in their enchanting café.
Read MoreVegan avocado and chocolate mousse
This is just a very quick post but it might help you. If you ever have a vegan friend round for a meal this is a simple, beautiful recipe you can pull out of the bag. There is the flavour of raw chocolate, the texture of velvet and the mystery of guessing what it is made from. So book mark it now.
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Rye loaf with prunes and pink pepper
I love spending time in Northern Finland where we eat beautiful rye bread. It is chewy, lasts long time and has lots of flavour. We love it. So when Shipton Mill asked me to write about rye flour for their website I was delighted.
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