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Tipsy spicy plum jam – keep it away from the kids!

Spicy plum jam – a naughty but nice seasonal treat that will have your toast begging for more! —– The days are cooler, the evenings

18. October 2023

Close up of ripe fresh apricots for jam from above

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My favourite apricot jam recipe – no pectin

I love this apricot jam recipe. So simple – no pectin, no muss, no fuss. —– Apricot jam is right up there with lasagne in

20. August 2023

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Vienna’s little treasures – hidden in plain sight (Part II)

Historic jewels even the locals overlook —– I moved to Vienna from Britain in September 2004. Initially, I wasn’t sure how long I was going

31. July 2023

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Vienna’s little treasures – hidden in plain sight (Part I)

Historic jewels even the locals overlook —– I moved to Vienna from Britain in September 2004. Initially, I wasn’t sure how long I was going

31. July 2023

Lesser common coat of arms of Austria Hungary

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The strange story of the 2-day Republic of Heinzenland

The demise of the Habsburg Empire in 1918 triggered a bitter conflict over the region of German West Hungary between Austria and Hungary. This struggle

5. July 2023

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Yorkshire words & phrases I still use after 19 years living abroad

When it comes to certain Yorkshire words, the old adage holds true: you can take the lass out of Yorkshire, but you can’t take the

14. June 2023

Bottle of homemade elderflower syrup on a table with elderflower blossoms and lemons

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Homemade elderflower cordial – a fixture in my foraging calendar

No summer is complete without homemade elderflower cordial. Here’s my go-to recipe, plus foraging tips and suggestions for serving. —– For 1 litre of cordial

8. June 2023