Category Archives: North Devon

Fireworks

Originally posted on Northdevondoes.com:
The Fireworks. Appledore In Victorian times it was common practice to employ children to sweep chimneys. Thank goodness we no longer use this method as there are some pretty small flues around these days! Whether your flue is large or small, these days our preference is for multi fuel stoves…

Devonshire Splits

Daily recipe Lets get Devon cooking Nothing like some home baking to take your mind off things. Also, much more tasty that shop bought, processed food. No excuses now, you have got the time. Grab the kids, get into the kitchen and BAKE. Devonshire Splits Makes 8 Allergens: Gluten, dairy. Oven temp 425F/220c/Gas No7. Ingredients:Continue reading “Devonshire Splits”

Low fat Recipe

Spiced Potato and Carrot Bahji I love a nice spicy, crispy Bahji, served with a nice fresh crunchy salad & a big bowl of chilli & cucumber ratia, for dipping. The only thing I don’t like is the fat content. Traditionally, Bahji’s are deep fried, which gives them that gorgeous, crunchy texture, it also givesContinue reading “Low fat Recipe”

Marwood Hill Gardens

A hidden paradise in North Devon. I’m in two minds about writing this blog, purely for selfish reasons, you understand! However, in these difficult times, we need to be kind and try to help others. So, I am going to share with you, my visit to these beautiful, little known North Devon gardens. Marwood HillContinue reading “Marwood Hill Gardens”

One bowl cake

Fruit and Nut Cake Ok, you home workers or those self isolating, its time for a little exercise. Jump up from the sofa, walk towards that kitchen, done the apron and get the bowl and the wooden spoon at the ready. The time has come to make some cake. We can’t have you sitting around,Continue reading “One bowl cake”