Wiltshire-based garden designer Dan Combes wonders why there aren’t more berries, especially in urban areas and their small gardens where a fruit tree might be too big Over the last the weeks, I have planted thousands of bulbs: all inedible. But why (London, I’m talking to you especially) am I not being asked to plant… Continue reading Urban Fruit Growing: Soft Fruit Edition
Category: Soft Fruit
Delicious Strawberry and Cream Choux Buns Recipe
Indulge in the delightful harmony of fresh strawberries and rich cream with our scrumptious Strawberry and Cream Choux Buns recipe. Bursting with flavour and elegance, these light and airy choux pastry buns are filled to perfection with velvety whipped cream and luscious slices of ripe strawberries. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a… Continue reading Delicious Strawberry and Cream Choux Buns Recipe
Grow Your Own Blueberries and Delight in a Homemade Blueberry Pie!
Are you a fan of sweet and tangy blueberries? Imagine plucking fresh blue beauties straight from your own garden and transforming them into a delectable homemade blueberry pie. Well, with just a load of effort and this here recipe, you can enjoy the satisfaction of growing and baking with your own homegrown blueberries into homemade… Continue reading Grow Your Own Blueberries and Delight in a Homemade Blueberry Pie!
No-bake Blueberry Cheesecake
If you have plenty of blueberries to spare from this year’s harvest, here’s a wonderful recipe that’s tasty, elegant, and offers an easy pudding alternative. You can also use other soft fruit substitutes other than blueberries such as raspberrries & strawberries Ingredients 250g digestive biscuit crumbs (use a food processor to whizz them up) 100g… Continue reading No-bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Strawberry Daiquiri
It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy this fruity drink in the sunshine. If you grow your own strawberries, you may find yourself with an abundance of them, some of which may be a little overripe. A strawberry daiquiri is perfect for using up your excess crop. Strawberry daiquiri’s are typically made with ice,… Continue reading Strawberry Daiquiri
Dark Chocolate Truffle Torte
Decadent and delicious, a slice of this wonderfully luxurious, yet relatively cheap and easy-to-make dessert, is great for Valentine’s Day – and every other day of the year too! They say dark chocolate has several health benefits: it is highly nutritious, is a great antioxidant and can reduce heart disease. If so, then give us… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Truffle Torte
Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
This lovely raspberry smoothie recipe is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day. And on any other day, for that matter. Raspberry picking starts from the end of June until October, assuming you have a range of early, mid and late season varieties. Ingredients: 350g fresh raspberries, plus extra to serve 220g natural yoghurt 250ml… Continue reading Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Blackberry and Apple Upside down cake
This is a superb cake for early autumn. It sort of helps ease the passing of summer and reminds one why the seasons change. Blackberry and apple is a classic combination and wrapped up in a super moist sponge they take on an extra dimension. Really good with ice cream or custard, but if you… Continue reading Blackberry and Apple Upside down cake