Beans On String
Morag McGuire (from Artillery) and Del Taylor (from Original Army, part of Studio 3 Arts) came up with the idea of flying bean-shaped kits over Hollow Ponds “to conjure the start of spring and inspire the beans that have been planted to grow...
Judy’s First Love – Growing Outdoors
Judy Beaupierre’s story:
“As someone whose dad was an “Agricultural Officer” and loved the outdoors and was always planting something or the other, I enjoyed a lot of home grown produce as a child however my attempt at food growing had only...
What to eat this month
Each fruit or vegetable has a prime time when it’s at its seasonal best. Some are great for over half of the year; others only hit their peak for a month. Either way it means extra flavour, extra crunch, extra juiciness—all...
Walthamstow Beer Needs You!
It all started in 2012, south of the river, when Brixton-based food growing group City Farmers hit on the idea of growing the hops for, and brewing, a community beer. Two years later, and with the drive and determination of local resident...
I had been making a living as a musician in London for quite a few years before it occurred that getting soil under my fingernails might be a useful and fun way to pass time. It was one of those moments when an idea...
One day a week can make a world of difference
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Ready time: 35 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6 and roast the cherry tomatoes for 10 minutes.
Cover the bottom of a pan with cold water and place...
Chocolate Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Ready time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Serves: 5 - 6 slices
Method
Heat the oven to 180°C /350°F/gas mark 4.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Separate the eggs and retain the whites. Add the egg yolks and...
