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You’ve stumbled upon one of those foodie/winemaking/gardening/foraging blogs. Hopefully there’s something here to interest you but I’m afraid traybakes, shortbread & scones are banned. I’ve eaten enough already to last a lifetime. Sorry!
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Featured Articles

Parsley Wine
A superb dry white wine with a slight aftertaste of Parsley? Not as strange as it sounds.
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Victoria Plum Sherry
Start in late August/early September. Victoria Plum Sherry is one of the finest homemade alcoholic beverages known to man.
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(Mini) Banana, Date & Walnut Breads
Something to use up those black, super-ripe Bananas – mini Banana breads with a few tasty twists.
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Smoked Bacon & Red Onion Bread
Smoked Bacon, Red Onion & Henderson’s Relish combined to make the ultimate sandwich loaf. Oh yes.
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Blackberry Wine
No self-respecting home-brew/foraging blog can be without a Blackberry Wine recipe. So here’s mine.
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Wild Garlic Greens
A tasty little side dish made from foraged Wild Garlic, and how to prepare & freeze Wild Garlic.
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Parsley Wine
A superb dry white wine with a slight aftertaste of Parsley? Not as strange as it sounds.
Read the full article.

Victoria Plum Sherry
Start in late August/early September. Victoria Plum Sherry is one of the finest homemade alcoholic beverages known to man.
Read the full article.

(Mini) Banana, Date & Walnut Breads
Something to use up those black, super-ripe Bananas – mini Banana breads with a few tasty twists.
Read the full article.

Pomegranate Rum
Worth the effort & the wait, Pomegranate Rum will have anyone guessing what the secret ingredient is. If you share that is.
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Smoked Bacon & Red Onion Bread
Smoked Bacon, Red Onion & Henderson’s Relish combined to make the ultimate sandwich loaf. Oh yes.
Read the full article.

Pear Champagne
Easy to make, and even easier to drink, Pear Champagne is a great use of windfall-fruit at any time of year. Just gather & freeze.
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Blackberry Wine
No self-respecting home-brew/foraging blog can be without a Blackberry Wine recipe. So here’s mine.
Read the full article.

Blackcurrant Cordial
Home made Blackcurrant Cordial. It can’t get anymore Blackcurrant Cordially. I should market that.
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Rough n’ Ready Rhubarb Cider
A 3-week quick brew of Rhubarb to produce a lovely, crisp cider-style drink with a bit of a kick.