Every Autumn I notice a massive surge in traffic to one particular post – my blackberry gin recipe. I love seeing how you seek out the seasonally relevant posts from the archive, making me realise why I never get rid of those early posts circa 2011.
Here’s a quick run-down of some Hygge worthy Autumn posts to save you the search:
I went on the most amazing foraging course at Vale House Kitchen in Somerset (the perfect gift for the epicureans in your life) 5 years ago and I still use the skills and knowledge I learnt to make my wild garlic pesto, nettle soup and hawthorn brandy, each season. They run butchery, bread making and all sorts of ‘country pursuits’ courses – it’s glorious and re-reading my post has made me want to go all over again.
I’m trying to hold off but from the number of views this post has got this week, it looks like you haven’t – I picked the brains of British woodburner makers, Charnwood for their tips on how to lay the perfect fire – add in the aforementioned Blackberry Gin and you’re all set.
If you’re looking for the ultimate, one-pot comfort dish as the nights draw in, this sausage, leek and cream wonder is foolproof and unbelievable with buttery mash.
CF x