context, but this time when my sister exported some from Wales for me, I felt like doing something a bit The only thing I think I might tweak would be the addition of fresh zest, and the use of more bacon.

elegant slivers of zest suspended in it - but it tastes none the worse for it, and I happen to like the bits Cook for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until reduced by about a third. 2) Blitz until all the big bits are gone. Extract the jars carefully (at this point, canning tongs might come in handy...) and spoon the marmalade

It was nice to make my own mayo again after a bit of a hiatus since making my other ones. You can go a bit faster once it begins to emulsify. As it thickens, add the vinegar. Trying to juggle Little Bit and Littler Bit's schedules, I made the mayo and the chicken salad ahead experiences were quite different, but many experiences resonated, from idiots in A&E, especially on a Friday night

This year, I accidentally planted lemon mint on my balcony instead of a variety I might be more familiar In and amongst weather catastrophes, was Little Bit, who delights in tearing up my plants by the roots I left the plant alone for a bit and wondered what to do with it. Little Bit refused to try it, but then he doesn't like any sauce on his tortellini.

They were a bit sweeter than normal, and a little moister, but they worked! In future, I might use a little less apple sauce, and probably cut the sugar a little. Definitely worth a try for a bit of variety though!

I had a bit of an oven problem, so they came out softer than usual, but this was a hit with the family The increased cinnamon was a hit, and I think I've hit on the right proportion of cacao.

The leftover sauce and juices, thickened slightly, worked well as a spaghetti sauce the next night.

Here they are, recipes to some will be following soon (if there is one you might be particularly interested

Vegetable Tagine, and some more involved ones like Pumpkin Pasta with Nettle Pesto, and a few left-over nights

off to university, friends found it rather odd that I boiled bones for stock, so I thought that it might Once the stock is fully steeped, fish out the bits.