Hawthorn is one of the most widespread hedgerow plants in the UK. This shrub blooms with pretty white flowers in May and small red berries in the autumn and winter. It’s mostly a good food source for British wildlife, but…
This was a close call. I almost brewed up a large cup of this tea to drink before bedtime, thinking it was a herby sleep tea. But no! This is a fully caffeinated, fresh and fruity green tea. The connection…
Nissin Demae Ramen Sesame flavour is incredibly tasty and an affordable snack, but let’s be real, it’s not the most filling meal or the most nutritious. My simple sesame ramen recipe adds just a couple of ingredients to give the…
There are some foods that were made to be consumed alongside a steaming cup of Assam tea. Toast with jam, Victoria sponge cake, a full English breakfast, even a cheese and ham toastie is drastically enhanced by a strong, malty…
I recently made a small batch of hawthorn syrup and I am obsessed. If you’ve never tried hawthorn blossom syrup before (and most people haven’t), it tastes nutty and rich just like almonds. If you have a glut of hawthorn…
Today, I am so incredibly happy to say that I am reviewing the Sakuraco Japanese snack box subscription! Below you’ll find my thoughts on what came in the box, whether it is good value for money, and how to try…
With foraged hawthorn blossoms and some sugar, you can make a flavourful syrup for baking! Hawthorn blossom syrup has a delicious sweet nutty flavour – just like almonds – that’s tantalising when baked into cakes, drizzled over pancakes, or stirred…
I have never been more grateful that I review teas a week in advance than today! It is currently Spring Bank Holiday Monday and the temperature is nearing 30°C – but I had the foresight to brew and photograph Twinings…
Did you know that you can forage the young leaves off wild blackberries and use them to make tea? It’s actually quite delicious! It’s mid April and the brambles around where I live in Essex, UK have these soft young…