I was having a conversation with somebody recently about the different techniques we use in sewing clothes. So I began to make a list. I'm not talking about the basics like laying out a pattern, cutting, simple darts. They are important for sure, but I'm more...
This is an ongoing post, and I'll update it as I go The 2026 wardrobe contest organised by Sewing Pattern Review is the perfect opportunity for me to use up my (huge) stash and also to sew a new wardrobe after big weight loss over the last 12 months. I also need to...
..through the medium of Vintage Sewing Patterns. I discovered this classic deep in my stash recently. Apparently I was a size 12 back when I was 18 years old and sewed this the last time. I loved this pattern, especially the jacket which was so cool. I made it from a...
I've been shopping for plants at Farmer Gracy for the great garden redesign of 2025. These arrived today and are now potted up, parked in the greenhouse and doing their thing while I get the borders ready. Photos and descriptions from the Farmer Gracy websiteOne...
A fragant variation on a traditional cranberry sauce. I use this to marinade chipolatas to have with the turkey on Christmas day. 2 oranges, zest & juice 350g cranberries 4 tbsp runny honey 150ml port 1" root ginger, peeled and grated Simmer everything for 25...
Traditionally French, this chocolatey confection has become part of our Christmas Day tea in recent years. There are a lot of recipes out there for Buche de Noel, including Delias, which is a lovely dessert recipe. However this one from Saveur is more cake-like and...
This is delicious stuffed right under the skin of the turkey, over the breast meat. Make enough to cook some in a separate dish; dotted with butter it crisps up beautifully. Original recipe from BBC Good Food . 100g dried cranberries (I use Lidl's cranberry and...
These are delicious as part of Christmas lunch.Marinade 48 hourscook 30-40 minutes1llb chipolatas3tbs honey cranberry and ginger sauce1 tbs olive oilPut everything into a container, seal and put into the fridge.To cook: spread onto a baking tray and put into an oven...
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A fragant variation on a traditional cranberry sauce. I use this to marinade chipolatas to have with the turkey on Christmas day. 2 oranges, zest & juice 350g cranberries 4 tbsp runny honey 150ml port 1" root ginger, peeled and grated Simmer everything for 25...
Traditionally French, this chocolatey confection has become part of our Christmas Day tea in recent years. There are a lot of recipes out there for Buche de Noel, including Delias, which is a lovely dessert recipe. However this one from Saveur is more cake-like and...
A fragant variation on a traditional cranberry sauce. I use this to marinade chipolatas to have with the turkey on Christmas day. 2 oranges, zest & juice 350g cranberries 4 tbsp runny honey 150ml port 1" root ginger, peeled and grated Simmer everything for 25...
Traditionally French, this chocolatey confection has become part of our Christmas Day tea in recent years. There are a lot of recipes out there for Buche de Noel, including Delias, which is a lovely dessert recipe. However this one from Saveur is more cake-like and...
This is delicious stuffed right under the skin of the turkey, over the breast meat. Make enough to cook some in a separate dish; dotted with butter it crisps up beautifully. Original recipe from BBC Good Food . 100g dried cranberries (I use Lidl's cranberry and...
These are delicious as part of Christmas lunch.Marinade 48 hourscook 30-40 minutes1llb chipolatas3tbs honey cranberry and ginger sauce1 tbs olive oilPut everything into a container, seal and put into the fridge.To cook: spread onto a baking tray and put into an oven...
Of course it isn't really stir-up Friday, but we missed making the Christmas cake last Sunday, and I wanted a better name for today than Black Friday. What a horrible institution that is.Here's a WI recipe that makes a really good rich fruit cake for weddings or...
An alternative recipe for gravlax, or gravad lax as it should be called! Thanks to my Swedish aunt Yvonne for this recipe Start 3 days beforehand. 1 mittbit av laxfilén (med skinn) ca 1,5 kg 2 dl socker 1 dl salt 6 cl gin + 6 cl vatten 2 matskedar enbär 2 matskedar...
Sillsalad combines everything Swedish: pickled beets and gherkins, potato, dill and cream, herring and apples, into a wonderfully bright combination of flavours and textures. Perfect for Christmas with its jewel bright colour, it's a must-have for your Julbord.From...
Glögg (Swedish mulled wine) The traditional greeting on Christmas Eve: a steaming hot strong and sweet glass of Glögg, with juicy plump vine fruit, nuts, spices and citrus peel is perfect to start the party. Here’s an old classic recipe from my mother’s...
Our family always has a traditional Swedish Christmas Eve. This is the typical menu, lots of food, buffet style, accompanied by good Swedish drinking songs. Jultomte delivers the presents after the meal and we round off the evening with a few games.Julafton...
Cloudberry Fool Makes 10 servingsA simple dessert feels like an appropriate ending to such a huge feast. The fool, an easy combination of whipped cream and tangy jam, provides the sweetness and flavor but lacks contrast in texture. To solve the problem, serve it...
RodkolMakes 10 servings Cook the cabbage long and slow for melting texture and sweet-and-sour taste. The cabbage reheats perfectly and actually tastes better when prepared a day or two ahead of time, giving the flavors time to meld. Take a little taste of the cabbage...
Gravlax with Coriander Mustard Sauce Makes 10 to 12 servings Making homemade gravlax may sound intimidating, but in fact it's a simple and wholly satisfying project. The only real effort involved is slicing the fish. The home-cured version proves cost effective as...
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