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The Fanciful Foodie
Приєднався 30 сер 2019
Bulk Cooking, Holiday Treats, and Christmas Traditions!
'Tis the season for festive prep! In this video, I’m tackling some holiday food prep to make life easier and more delicious in the weeks ahead. I’ve bought a 7kg ham that I’ll be cooking, slicing, and portioning out for sandwich meat-saving time and money!
With Santa on his way, the kids have requested chocolate chip cookies, so I’m baking a batch as part of our Christmas traditions. And for dessert on Christmas Day, my daughter Emilie and I are teaming up to make sticky toffee pudding-a special request she’s excited to tackle herself.
Join me for a day full of cooking, family moments, and holiday cheer. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite holiday food traditions in the comments!
With Santa on his way, the kids have requested chocolate chip cookies, so I’m baking a batch as part of our Christmas traditions. And for dessert on Christmas Day, my daughter Emilie and I are teaming up to make sticky toffee pudding-a special request she’s excited to tackle herself.
Join me for a day full of cooking, family moments, and holiday cheer. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite holiday food traditions in the comments!
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Purple Sourdough? Trust the Process! | Baking & Slowing Down
Переглядів 9316 днів тому
This week, I’m focusing on being gentle with myself. After a whirlwind few weeks preparing for and working at the Christmas market, I’m easing back into the rhythm of sourdough baking and finding what works best for our family. Of course, I couldn’t resist a little experiment! When I came across Ube powder, I thought, “Why not make purple bread?” While the dough felt very wet at first, I decide...
Sourdough Crumpets & Comfort Food Vibes
Переглядів 2223 дні тому
I've been feeling under the weather lately, and nothing says comfort like fresh, homemade sourdough crumpets. These are so easy to whip up with just a handful of pantry staples-and the kids loved them too! Perfect with butter, jam, or even a drizzle of honey. Plus, while enjoying this cozy treat, I'm prepping for the Cathedral Quarter Christmas Market in Derry! Watch as I make a batch of soothi...
DIY Wreath Making + Healing Pineapple Scrap Tea for a Sore Throat
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This week, I’m teaming up with my friends at Whitefield Farm and Inish Forestry to create beautiful handmade wreaths for the Derry Christmas Market! Join me as I show you how easy it is to put together your own festive wreath using natural materials. I woke up feeling under the weather (hello, razor-blade throat ), so I’m making a batch of my go-to Pineapple Scrap Tea. This waste-not-want-not r...
Homemade Red Cabbage Sauerkraut, Dried Orange Slices & Ork’shire Puddings
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In today’s video, I’m tackling three fun and flavorful projects! First, I’m making a fresh batch of red cabbage sauerkraut-a staple in our home that we simply can’t live without. I’ll show you my simple method for this tangy, gut-healthy favorite. Next, I’m drying some orange slices for an upcoming project. These vibrant slices will be used to create a cozy, seasonal simmer pot recipe that fill...
Better Late Than Never: Meet Me & Angus
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It’s time I finally introduced myself! Join me and my furry companion, Angus, for a peaceful morning walk down to the shore. There’s something so calming about the sound of the water, and I’d love to share that moment of serenity with you. Back home by the fire, I’m chatting about one of my favorite topics: the benefits of having a well-stocked pantry. From convenience to peace of mind, I’ll sh...
Checking on the Bees & Foraging Sloes | Making Sloe & Honey Gin + Homemade Burger Buns
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Join me as I head out to check on the bees and forage for sloes, a perfect seasonal ingredient for crafting unique flavors. After gathering, I'll show you how to make a homemade sloe and honey gin that combines the natural sweetness of honey with the tartness of wild sloes. Back in the kitchen, I’ll also whip up some quick and easy burger buns to complement our venison burgers for dinner. This ...
Busy Food Prep Day: Preserving New Zealand Spinach, Venison Sausage meat, and Lemon Verbena!
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Join me in a day of food prep and preservation! Today, I'm harvesting and blanching New Zealand spinach to store in the freezer, drying fragrant Lemon Verbena, and continuing to build up my sourdough starter. I’m also making venison sausage meat, perfect for the freezer and tonight's dinner in homemade sausage rolls! These busy days may be a lot of work, but knowing we have delicious, homemade ...
Preserving Pomegranates, Pickling Poor Man’s Capers & Starting Sourdough from Scratch
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In today’s video, I’m taking you along as I prep some essentials for the upcoming winter months! First, I’ll show you my method for removing pomegranate seeds, vacuum-packing them, and getting them ready for freezing, so I can have them on hand whenever I need. Then, I’m out in the garden harvesting Nasturtium seed pods, which I’ll be pickling to make “poor man’s capers”-a flavorful, sustainabl...
Homemade Chinese 5 Spice Pork Belly | Pomegranate Molasses Glaze | Firewalk & Healing Hand Salve
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Join me for an exciting, flavor-packed journey! In this video, I show you how to create a homemade Chinese 5 Spice blend that will transform your dishes. I use it to season pork belly, which is glazed with a rich mix of pomegranate molasses and soy sauce-a perfect balance of sweet and savory! Served alongside fragrant, jeweled rice, this is a meal you won't want to miss. Firewalk Challenge: Wat...
Baking bread and Caprese salad
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Join me in the kitchen as I whip up delicious homemade bread and a refreshing caprese salad for my husband's work function! But that’s not all-I’ll also be harvesting beautiful calendula flowers from my garden and showing you how to dry them for use in herbal tea blends and infused oils. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or interested in herbal remedies, this video has something for everyone. ...
Home butchery and food preservation
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We had the good fortune to be gifted a lamb carcass and some beautiful home grown veg. Join me as we butcher the lamb and make some shelf stable lamb stock with the bones. I'll also be preparing some of the veg for the freezer.
Autumn Equinox Feast by the Fire | Cooking Venison steaks
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Join us as we enjoy the glorious Autumn equinox sunset. In this video, I’ll be cooking up a delicious feast over an open fire, featuring: Venison Backstrap Steaks - Perfectly seasoned and seared for that rich, hearty flavor. Lardy Spuds - Crispy, golden potatoes cooked to perfection on our cast-iron petromax. Sautéed Tomatoes and Garlic - Juicy tomatoes and fragrant garlic sautéed to bring out ...
Birthday breakfast - Cinnamon pastry twists
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We've had a birthday in the house this week, which means we simply had to have our special birthday breakfast. It's become a tradition over the last couple of years to make this simple treat on everyone's birthday. There is something luxurious feeling about pastries for breakfast, add in some fruit and chocolate for that extra feeling of decadence! What’s your favorite breakfast treat? Let me k...
Homemade Individual Rabbit and Veg Pies for the Freezer!
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Join me in the kitchen as I prepare delicious individual rabbit and vegetable pies perfect for freezing! In this video, I'll guide you through each step, from de-boning the rabbit to creating a flaky pastry crust. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for a comforting dish to enjoy later, these pies are sure to delight. What You’ll Learn: Tips for cooking rabbit and veggies How to make the sh...
thankyou for the gentle and delish crumpets. Also the lip balm! Hope that you feel better soon!
Love the wreath! Definitely going to try your tea recipe. With the cold weather here, that's great to have! How long would it stay fresh? Could you refrigerate and reheat? 😊
I'm so glad to hear that you like the wreath! The tea really is a great thing to have this time of year, it should keep in the fridge for 4-5 days and you can absolutely reheat it as you need it. 🙂
Very interesting to see this tea. The gubbins go to the compost? How long does the liquor Last? Could you freeze the liquor into cubes to use another day? Love the wreathes! Specially the Scots pine!
As its all cooked, I wouldn't put the gubbins in the compost. the tea will last for 4-5 days in the fridge. Freezing it into ice cubes is a great idea!
Ahh Fraoch...... I really enjoyed seeing this today! Just a heads up.... Red cabbage purple colour isn't colourfast on Fabric. It will fade in the light also in the washing. I am so tempted to try making some sauerkraut after seeing this! Also, I must have a go at some Ork'shire Puddings. They look like such fun to make and have some in the freezer. Cheers to Emilie for helping. I am sad that it wont be cold herein a month, so that I can try your Christmas spice room perfume . I might do it anyway when it is winter here!
Thanks for the tip about the colour! I would love to hear how you get on if your try any of these.
A beautiful episode. xx
Hugs from across the miles. Nice to meet you. Lovely to visit your pantry. Its a lifestyle isnt it? When it all gets down to it..... Basics is what everyone needs, even if they dont know it. Seeing what and how you do it, is an inspiration and instructional.You can do it...... and so can we all!
I loved this episode! Very interesting with the sloes. Buns were the best! Thank you so much for sharing. Wish I could have tried those burgers!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So informative! I might well give this starter a go. I enjoyed seeing the poms being peeled, and the capers being pickled as well!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it x
yum ! Dinner looks so delectable! I really enjoyed seeing the salves being made .
what an absolutely gorgeous view! & I’d definitely love made for my birthday breakfast 😊
It's a bit special that view isn't it?!
You made my day!! Lovely to see bread being made..... with the wheat on it too. That salad looks so nice! Next door in Ainslie would have been proud of you with both of those dishes.
Oh wow! I remember my Mother doing this with jam back in the 50/60s. So interesting to watch! How nice to have it in the pantry!
I feel like I am there. Yummy!
Beautiful rustic Irish Farmhouse Cooking!
Good one Fanciful!
This is a good recipe indeed!
What a lovely recipe! So yummie looking!