
When Winterbourne was a family home, the end of November would have already seen preparations for the festive table well underway. The Christmas pudding would be resting in the pantry after making its way around the household on Stir-up Sunday. Preserves and pickles would line the shelves – the product of the Walled Garden’s annual…

Enjoy all the usual indulgence and comfort of mac and cheese with a seasonal twist. Mixing butternut squash into this sauce gives your mac and cheese a sweet and earthy flavour, as well as a vibrant colour. This recipe serves two and can be made in advance and frozen for later. Ingredients 1 large butternut…

While the crisp, cold autumn mornings may make you want to snuggle up in bed, farmers across Britain are out in the elements, harvesting. British-grown produce is abundant right now, and there really is no better time to eat locally sourced fruit and veg. September and October’s harvest includes everything from apples and pears to…

Remember that excess rhubarb you harvested earlier in the year and stashed in the freezer? Well now’s your chance to use it up! Garden volunteer Gail’s rhubarb shortbread is the perfect summer treat – delicious and super easy to make. Makes 9 -12 pieces Ingredients For the shortbread 125g unsalted butter, softened 125g plain flour…