The Spade & Spoon

Food is the universal language of memories isn't it? There are so many occasions when I'm cooking or eating that evoke places and p...

Ah, Spring. So much choice at the fruit shop! Mangoes and strawberries are high on my must have list at present. Meals become lighter a...

I love autumn. The days are still warm enough to be outside pottering around the garden, the nights are getting quite chilly and towards ...

I remember learning how to make jam by watching my mum as a child. I clearly recall one year my Dad had picked all the ripe plums off o...

Dips are definitely a comfort food - but depending on what kind they can definitely be good for you too in moderation! One of my favouri...

It has been quite a while since I have done a post. If you don't want the boring details skip to the recipe. It's great, I pro...

Well, I got lost a bit the last week as we took a much needed short break without the foster hounds, and arranging everything for a just ...