Momma hangovers

Sometimes after a stressful day or a difficult week I like to chill out. Supper, candles, a little classical music on in the background while I enjoy a carefully selected wine.

Bollocks!

Spent Rhubarb Chutney

After making my Rhubarb Gin, I was left with a quantity of spent fruit that I was loathe to waste. After all, it had just spent two months in gin and sugar - it had so much more to offer!

Homemade Rhubarb Gin

I have a rhubarb plant that seems to go from strength to strength, even though I have successfully managed to kill any and every plant I have ever owned. Being the only one that actually likes rhubarb, however, it can be slightly trialing to find ways to make use of the fruit rather than let it go to waste.

All aboard the Gin Train!

The Wensleydale Railway is a heritage and tourist line, running from Northallerton to Redmire (through Bedale and Leyburn) in stunning North Yorkshire. Running heritage diesel engines and some steam trains too, the railway has a fascinating history and is now kept alive by a group of dedicated volunteers.

Boozy Strawberry Smoothie

Summer calls for afternoons spent in the garden, barbecues with friends, and enjoying those last evening rays of sun when the children are in bed - perhaps with a cheeky tipple.

This smoothie recipe is definitely not one to share with the children! Refreshing, tasty, and very, very naughty...

Raspberry Pixie Cakes

I love baking. Fairy cakes are delicious and by playing around with the recipe you can soon make them even better. According to legend, fairies are good - but pixies are naughty.

Naughty Rhubarb Fool

Fruit fool is a decadent dessert, but so simple to make. I love to enjoy it in Summer, sat out in the evening sunshine with a cheeky glass of Prosecco, or even a cocktail. This recipe uses Little Red Berry Rhubarb Vodka, and also fresh rhubarb which is currently in season!

The Little Red Berry Co

I've been working with a fantastic local company; The Little Red Berry Co.

Based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, the company was set up by Rachel Jamieson in 2011. Their products are handmade, local, fresh, and they believe in putting a modern twist on a traditional product.

Slingsby Gin

I was given a bottle of Slingsby Gin as an early Christmas gift, and have to be honest, I had never heard of it! But I was so intrigued by the beautiful bottle, and the fact that it is made fairly locally to me - in Harrogate. So of course, I simply had to taste it as soon as responsibly possible (i.e. not whilst at work, driving or in charge of two small children) and tell you about it!