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Wild Garlic, Chive and Cheddar Scones

6th Apr 20205th May 2020 ~ damsonsandlavender ~ 2 Comments

At this time of year wild garlic is in abundance. Often found in shady woodland it's smell is unmistakable. It has so many culinary uses from pesto, to soup, to pickled flowers. My lovely friend popped a bag of it over my gate this week and I made my all time favourite recipe: scones. Ingredients: … Continue reading Wild Garlic, Chive and Cheddar Scones

Kale and Pecan Pesto

3rd Apr 20205th May 2020 ~ damsonsandlavender ~ Leave a comment

Makes an easy weeknight supper: Kale & Pecan Pesto This is a great way to use up a glut of kale and it makes a really quick and easy mid week supper. The bonus is you can freeze it too.▪3 cups of chopped kale, I grow Cavalo Nero but any kale will work▪1/2 cup of … Continue reading Kale and Pecan Pesto

Welcome to Damson Tree Paddock. I`m Helena & this is my blog about sustainable living and my move towards self sufficiency. Follow along as I journal my seasonal recipes, tales from the chicken coop and all things “grow your own” from the vegetable patch and polytunnel.

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