What to do with all that lovely pumpkin that you've got after scooping out your pumpkin, or just because they are such good value discounted in those shops that have overstocked. This year we've made a classic pumpkin pie - which was deliciously ind...
Read moreIt might have caused me sleepless nights and given me an undue amount of heartache and stress, but Steenbergs new range of Mulling Wine Spices in sachets has finally arrived. It's about 1½ months behind schedule and we have been having to disappoint...
Read moreOf course, you need a pudding/sweet to round off the indulgence of a delicious, groaning table of delicately spiced Indian food. Kulfi (Indian ice cream) has been made for ages and was served to the Moghul Emperors at their hedonistic courts in Delh...
Read moreIt's that harvesting time of the year, with the trees turning a golden brown and the fruit fulsome on the trees. I picked an armful of windfalls from our garden and took them inside to make apple sauce to have a with a delicious joint of pork that w...
Read moreI am currently working back on the Steenbergs shop floor as our chief blender, Alan, is on his annual holiday somewhere in Greece. It is great fun to be back where it all began, blending the blends that I’ve created over the years and grinding organ...
Read moreI am slightly apprehensive about having had my photo taken this week. We have been suppliers of spices and sea salt to Tanfield Food Company since they were established a few years back. They make ambient convenience meals in a pouch under the bran...
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