Easy preserves

September often glows with late summer sun, almost as though we’ve stolen it and packed it in our suitcases to bring it back from holiday. The days may be shortening, but a Sunday afternoon spent fora

Sweetcorn fritters Mix 150g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika and 160ml milk together in a large bowl. Mix in 1 egg, 550g sweetcorn, 2 chopped spring onions, a small handfu

These jams capture the flavour of popular desserts in a jar ensuring a taste of sweet treats in every spread

I consider myself a cook who grows her ingredients rather than a gardener who cooks. Don’t ask me about roses or when to prune a clematis. I’m as lost as you are. But if I can eat it, I’m interested.

Make the most of home-grown fruits and vegetables by cooking up delicious meals and relishes packed with flavours from the garden or allotment

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks