Completing the River Moy Half Marathon on the west coast of Ireland wasn’t enough for our go-getter Grainne. She’s just back from the fresh snow covering on Mont Blanc and an amazing, but challenging 4-day retreat involving -10 degree temperatures, ‘dodgy’ accommodation and hiking and climbing through challenging forest, snow and cliff terrain! As well […]
At FoodSpace we have a passion for using seasonal produce because when it’s in season it’s at its best. November’s hero is beetroot. This sweet, smooth vegetable is delicious and distinctive; the root you can’t beat is ready to be enjoyed this month. The earthy charm of beetroot gives a deep flash of purple-red colour […]
Makes 2kg Ingredients: · 500g granulated sugar · 500ml white wine vinegar · Zest and juice of 1 orange · 5cm piece ginger, sliced thin, skin on · 3 bay leaves · 1 tsp black peppercorn · 1.5kg small ripe pears Method: 1. Put the sugar, vinegar, orange zest and juice, ginger, bay leaves and […]
At FoodSpace we have a passion for using seasonal produce because when it’s in season it’s at its best. October’s hero is a wonderful autumn treat; pears come in a range of flavours and textures from a sweet and juicy conference pear to a tender and aromatic comice pear. Great as a snack, in salads […]
Serves – 6 Ingredients: · 2 medium Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped into 1 cm pieces · 4 tbsp soft brown sugar · Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon · 55g bitter chocolate, finely grated · 10 Sponge fingers / Savoy biscuits · 1 pint homemade custard · 450g natural yogurt Method: […]
At FoodSpace we have a passion for using seasonal produce because when it’s in season it’s at it’s best. A favourite of the ancient Greeks, September brings a bumper crop of deliciously tasty, sweet and crisp apples. Their versatility means not only are they a healthy, energy-boosting snack but when used as an ingredient their […]