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Blackberry and apple crumble
By Charlotte Coleman-Smith. Blackberry and apple crumble was one of the first things I ever cooked. Let’s be honest – I was a mere spectator, but with the arrogance of extreme youth, I believed it was mostly down to me. My dear mother did not disillusion me. Thus confidence is gained, and peace reigns. I…
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Asparagus
By Nuala Cullen. Asparagus, surprisingly, is a member of the lily family, and like so many interesting vegetables, came originally from the Mediterranean, though it has been it has been ‘native’ to these shores for hundreds of years. In the past it was widely grown in Ireland and few comfortable farms or country houses were without an…
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Biohackers
By Ross Golden-Bannon. People concerned about the infiltration of the organic food supply with GMO seeds blown on to pristine, organic crops might want to consider a new hobby which has sprung up across the USA: DIY genetic modification. Equipped with a plethora of knowledge from the internet and equipment ordered online the new hobbyists…
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