Journal Entries

HEATWAVE ACTIVITY “This is a brilliant, seasonal and easy recipe. Gooseberries are a forgotten and such an underrated ingredient. So delicious when made right and perfect as a not too sweet jam ripple in this...

A SUMMERTIME PICNIC CLASSIC A simple recipe from Samantha at @GoFrenchYourself, ‘This quiche Lorraine recipe yields a rich egg pie and hails from the mountainous region of Lorraine in northern France. Sufficient for a filling...

TRADITIONAL CHERRY CLAFOUTIS Cherry season is notoriously short so enjoy them while you can. We have a delicious and traditional recipe from Samantha at @GoFrenchYourself who is based in Oklahoma Samantha says it takes about...

BAKING WITH THE KIDS THIS SUMMER Enjoy this simple recipe for basic bread from Angela at @poppie_prints this Summer. An essential starter for any beginner breadmakers, kids and adults alike. It uses just five ingredients,...

BLUEBERRY RIPPLE ICE CREAM Giovanna and Marcus are a chef and butcher couple from South London. Giovanna was runner up on MasterChef in 2017 and Marcus has been a butcher for 15 years. They are...

RECREATE YOUR FAVOURITE BRUNCH: OREO FRENCH TOAST Find joy in recreating your favourite brunch dishes at home like @LondonCoffeeShops. If you’ve been missing your favourite brunch spot and you’re craving something sweet to kickstart the...

FRESH SUMMER VIETNAMESE ROLLS Fresh Vietnamese Summer rolls, also known as goi cuon (goi translates to salad and cuon translates to coil or roll), are the perfect summer snack or dinner. These fresh Vietnamese Summer...

SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH COCONUT & LIME AVOCADO Try this simple recipe for sweet potato fries and crushed avocado this weekend; the ultimate snacks for your next virtual pub quiz. Created and shot by...

BAKED RICE WITH TOMATO & GARLIC CONFIT This recipe by Ottolenghi has been shot by recipe developer and cook, Jennifer Emilson from @thelemonapron, and is the perfect weekend dish. It’s packed full of flavour so...

SEASONAL RHUBARB & ALMOND CAKE We’re welcoming the beginning of rhubarb season with this delicious recipe from our archives by food writer and photographer @EvaKosmosFlores. It’s quick and simple to put together, and works perfectly...

HOT CROSS BUNS It wouldn’t be Easter without Hot Cross Buns. This recipe by food writer and photographer Eva Kosmos Flores from adventuresofcooking.com includes cinnamon and cloves for added spice and uses our bake set...

FAMILY RECIPES TO ENJOY THIS EASTER Get your whole household involved in baking this Easter with these simple and delicious recipes from London based baker, Lily Vanilli. We love Lily’s idea for sourcing edible flowers...

HOME-COOKING WITH FALCON We’ve pulled this delicious spinach pesto pasta from our archives; it’s a great option for the whole family to enjoy while at home during this time. Make use of your prep set...

EASY VEGAN LENTIL SOUP We’ve pulled out some recipes from the archive for you to enjoy over the coming weeks that are simple, easy and good for the soul. This is a particular favourite of...

SPICED PEAR & ROSEMARY VEGAN CAKE Ana Rusu of @herbs_and_roots specialises in plant-based, wholesome, seasonal recipes. This Spiced Pear and Rosemary Vegan Cake is ideal for baking and serving straight from oven to table in...

FESTIVE DESSERTS Kick off the festive season with these indulgent dessert recipes; chocolate chestnut mousse and oranges in liqueur with saffron and pomegranate. These are delicious paired together, or for children, serve the mousse in...

HALLOWEEN RECIPE IDEAS There are no tricks to making these two fun and colourful recipes. Especially for Halloween, Miriam from Mimi’s Bowl has shared a couple of her favourite recipes for this time of year,...

LOAF CAKE RECIPES There is something incredibly comforting about a loaf cake. A slice served with a hot cup of tea has become an English ritual as the darker evenings draw in, so we’ve shared...

CRUMBLE SEASON Add some goodness to your dessert this season with this apple and beetroot crumble by @Raepublic. We find this recipe really easy to prepare; simply add all your ingredients into one of our...

ROASTED PINEAPPLE RECIPE This roasted pineapple recipe is full of tropical flavours, giving us a much needed injection of sun before the summer comes to a close. It can be prepared a few days in...

EXPERIMENTING WITH RADICCHIO Available all year round, the leaf itself is ruby red with white-veined leaves where the colour intensifies once the weather gets cold. When purchasing, it’s worth being aware that very small heads...

EASY HOMEMADE PESTO PASTA When time is short with the juggle of family life, Mimi’s Bowl shares quick and fuss free recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Miriam from Mimi’s Bowl explains that this...

SUSTAINABLE FEASTING BY SOCIAL PANTRY Last month, Social Pantry created a menu for our Falcon Feast held at British Architect John Soane’s Pitzhanger Manor. Before the event, we spoke to founder and head chef, Alex...

COOKING WITH QUINCE Quince is a beautifully ornamental fruit that stems from a flowering tree known for its striking blossom. They are often mistaken for pears with a rich yellow skin but cannot be eaten...