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Our 3 Tamworth pigs, Henry the boar and Wilma & Maple the sows, were our real step into the world of smallholding. And, boy, we’ve learned a lot since. How to build a pig ark, how not to build a pig ark....

Jan

Why go walking in Peak District?

From a simple lakeside stroll to a long distance walk, we are fortunate to be at the epicentre of wonderful walking and cycling land. Within the space of a day you can easily traverse ancient woodlands, riverside paths and bleak moorland leading...

Jan

Orange Drizzle Cake

At this time of year, with the abundance of sweet juicy oranges, I like baking a cake that consists of at least one of the two – chocolate or oranges. You might have already seen my Orange Chocolate Marble Cake recipe, here...

Dec

Axe Edge Honey Roast Ham

Take a pork joint of your choice and follow cooking instructions. For the Aga, we used the baking oven – a 1.5 kg joint took 1 hr 30 min to cook through. – Remove any string. – Score the skin with a...

Dec

Easy Festive Bake – Orange Chocolate Marble Cake