PATS UPSIDEDOWN CLEMENTINE CAKE (GLUTEN FREE & CAN BE VEGAN) A rich sticky polenta cake with caramelised clementines this is a very attractive cake. With the addition of gold leaf or lustre this cake becomes a magnificent centrepiece for a festive tea, smells divine and tastes fantastic. 150g sultanas 5 tbsp brandy 240g very soft unsalted [...]
Marys' Very Moor-ish Chocolate Tiffin or Refrigerator Cake As enjoyed by all at the Paper from Plant Fibres with Jeff Lowe 2005 and on every occasion since by popular demand! 4oz (100g) butter or vegan margarine 3oz (75g) golden syrup 1oz (25g) cocoa powder 2oz (50g) seedless raisins (I use at least 4oz) 8oz (200g) [...]
This squashy rich brownie freezes well, so can be whipped out of the freezer as a short notice pud, to put with strawberries as a summer desert or used in lunch boxes. Whisk together: 650g raw cane sugar 400g Non Dairy spread Mix in: 180ml water whisked together with 6 table spoons of Orgran OR This can [...]
Brought along by Miriam the lamp work glass bead class in February, this hearty salad fitted the bill a treat! Adapted from a recipe in 'Bowls of Goodness' by Nina Olsen its a meal in itself. Preheat the oven and prepare: a cauliflower into florets, two red onions cut into fine wedges. Mix 250ml olive [...]
After being awarded Gold at the 2018 Devon Tourism Awards in the Responsible, Ethical and Sustainable Tourism category, what an honour to be invited to the Southwest Tourism Awards last night and receive a Bronze Award. Being in the company of so many wonderfully high profile businesses was just incredible. Just take a look at [...]
So to continue my usual theme of recipes your mates will NEVER know are vegan, here is a real star. Quick, simple, cheap to make and a real family pleaser. All from something you might normally pour down the sink. The lightest crunchiest meringues, make ahead, they are fine the next day in an air [...]
Wonderful January! The start of a new year, the shortest day is past and it's time to get all the indoor repair jobs done that have been looking at me for the past year, plan the veg garden and chit the potatoes. It's tricky finding a moment to plan major upheaval at The Old Kennels. When [...]
So, the last course of 2018 has just finished and its all go here at The Old Kennels to grab every moment of maintenance time! By 6pm after the last course the oven was in bits, we have a real passion for repairing and maintaining what we have. We always try and buy the best [...]
For anyone who ever wanted to know a little about our log boiler heating system ... Ive done a little youtube, its my first attempt and in the December sleet it just felt like a good moment to talk about how we heat our studio, accommodation and house. We installed our Log (biomass) boiler in [...]
I cant help myself, although I don't add sugar to tea, or cereal and don't really go for sweets toffee apples are something I just adore. If the idea of getting into them scares you then cut the apple into wedges and make mini versions, much kinder to your front teeth! This is a [...]
