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Five ways you can help protect the bees

20th May 2020 Steve Ott News

We’ve all heard the rhetoric of ‘Save the bees’ time and time again over the years and that statement is as important now as it’s ever been. They may not be everyone’s favourite critter, but they play an undeniably important role to our ecosystems. Unfortunately, many of our vital bee colonies have been dying out; the decline starting as far…

Honey harvest one-third better than last year’s

21st November 2018 Steve Ott News

The British Beekeepers’ Association (BBKA) reports an encouraging year The annual honey survey from the British Beekeepers’ Association shows that honeybees survived the difficult conditions this year and produced a crop a third bigger than last year’s. The honey crop was, on average, just under 14kg (just over 30lb) per hive, across England and Wales. Welsh beekeepers reported an exceptionally…

Pea shoot, lettuce and Cheshire cheese salad

24th April 2018 Steve Ott Recipes

Want something quick and tasty? Try this delicious home-grown early season salad Pea shoots and other microgreens can give you a harvest in less time than it takes for outdoor crops to germinate. Add an overwintered lettuce and you have a salad that tastes of summer. Ingredients (serves 2) 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tbsp cider or white wine vinegar…

Raspberry cranachan

6th July 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

Every take on this classic Scottish dessert assembles the ingredients in a slightly different way. This is my version. With apologies to fellow Scots: the whisky is negotiable. If you don’t have a bottle to hand, it is just as good made with brandy or rum. For a child-friendly version, omit the alcohol altogether. Ingredients (serves 2) 20g (¾oz) oatmeal…

SALMON & BEETROOT TOAST

17th March 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

Inspired by the Scandinavian combination beetroot & salmon, this delicious recipe can be served as a starter or as part of a bigger spread. SERVES 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes • 200g/8oz smoked salmon • 2 large beetroot • 6 slices of bread • Butter for the toast FOR THE DRESSING: • 1 tbsp runny…

Roasted Carrot, Fennel & Lentil Salad

13th January 2017 Steve Ott Recipes

High in fibre, and a good source of vitamin C, this winter salad is a perfect way to use some of your stored carrots. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp cumin seeds • 400g/14oz carrots, peeled, halved and cut into sticks • 2 fennel bulbs, sliced • 1…

Smoked Salmon & Beetroot Salad

25th November 2016 Steve Ott Recipes

This speedy salad can be whipped up as an impressive starter for your guests over the festive period. SERVES4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • 250g/9oz beetroot • 1 apple, sliced • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • 100g/3½oz mixed leaves • 200g/7oz wild smoked salmon • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 tsp honey • 1…

Fig Bruschetta

12th August 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

Enjoy some late summer indulgence with this mouthwatering starter. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 5 minutes • 8 slices of ciabatta • Olive oil • 2-3 fresh figs • 110g (4oz) cambozola • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar • 1 tsp runny honey • A few sprigs of oregano 1. Brush the bread…

Cherry, Apricot and Honey Cake

7th August 2016 Steve Ott Blog, Recipes

As stone fruits near the end of their season, Lucy Burton shares her honey cake recipe, which is the perfect base for any soft fruit topping During the summer months, many growers find themselves with a bounty of produce on their hands. While this is, of course, a good problem to have, it helps to have several tried and tested…

Homemade Raspberry Vinaigrette

22nd July 2016 Anna Pettigrew Recipes

A delicious low fat dressing for salads. Easy to make and a fantastic use of your seasonal raspberries. Makes 1 bottle Preparation time: 15 minutes • 125g (4oz ) raspberries • 50ml (1¾fl oz) apple cider vinegar • 50ml (1¾fl oz) white wine vinegar • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp…

Hibiscus and honey poached plums

11th July 2016 Steve Ott Blog, Recipes

Sweet plums have a delicate floral flavour which is enhanced by gentle cooking. Lucy Burton shares her recipe for hibiscus poached fruits July brings with it a sweet abundance of stone-fruits. The crates of glossy cherries, apricots, peaches and plums adorning our corner-shops herald from Italy, Spain and the UK alike, and are perfect for summery puddings. Perfectly ripe fruits…