Perfect weather for English wine growers
by Barbara Cossins Most people think we Brits drink wine rather than produce it. Well, how wrong they are! Over the…
Carole’s the Blackmore Vale’s best baker!
“I just love cake!” says Sherborne’s Carole Edwards, as she’s finally allowed to talk about her selection for the…
60 seconds with…Rob Greacen
We recently caught up with Rob Greacen, co-founder and managing director of the Stay Original Company, which owns six…
Healthy combo a right sweet treat
By Rebecca Vincent. This time of year has me craving something sweet, and this dish using the beautiful plums and…
Harvest is done, calving has started
By Barbara Cossins. August and September are such busy months here at Rawston Farm. We have finished an early harvest…
Keep it simple with green beans
By Rebecca Vincent. I adore green bean season, so much so that my wonderful mother would post some runner beans…
Show some love for British rapeseed
By Barbara Cossins. The hot weather in July was incredibly challenging for our combining of the rapeseed oil crop. Combining…
Enjoy fruits of the Jurassic coast
By Barbara Cossins. Here in Dorset we’re so lucky to live in a beautiful part of the world. Not one…
Secret Garden Café in Gillingham
At the heart of Thorngrove Garden Centre, Gillingham is a gem: The Secret Garden Café. It says on the…
Slaw is quite simply so versatile
When putting together a light summer plate I always like to add a slaw. Some may consider slaw boring,…
