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Tomato and feta tart

Tomato and Feta Tart

Fennel and Leek Galette

Swedish Apple Tart

Swedish Apple Tart

Lemon and Elderflower Tart

Lemon and Elderflower Tart

Apple & Cobnut Frangipane Tart

Apple & Cobnut Frangipane Tart

Wild Garlic and Nettle Tart

Wild Garlic & Nettle Tart

Nettle & Pine Nut Parcels with Whipped Feta

Nettle & Pine Nut Parcels with Whipped Feta

Elderberry & Pear Frangipane Tart

Elderberry & Pear Frangipane Tart

Berry & Lemon Tart

Berry & Lemon Custard Tart

Herby Courgette & Feta Tart

Herby Courgette & Feta Tart

Tomato and Mascarpone Tart,

Tomato & Mascarpone Tart

Spanakopita – Greek Spinach & Feta Pie

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There’s a quiet alchemy in turning flour, water There’s a quiet alchemy in turning flour, water and salt into a loaf that sings as it cools. 
If you’ve longed to bake sourdough but felt daunted by recipes, come and learn the old-fashioned way — hands in dough, guided step by step.

Each workshop is limited to just 5 people, keeping it intimate and hands-on. Places will go quickly, so don’t hesitate to book. 

📌Details in the link in my profile.

#sourdough #breadmaking #floraaltwater#bakingclass #sourdoughlove #artisanbread #breadworkshop  #homemadebread #slowfood #learnsomethingnew #nordickitchenstories
Sometimes the greatest pleasures are the simplest: Sometimes the greatest pleasures are the simplest: pan con tomate, the bread still warm, tomatoes at their peak – sun-sweet and softly collapsing into their own juice. A generous glug of good olive oil, a pinch of flaky salt… and, because they’re at their very best, a silver-skinned sardine, seared for a gentle char. So good. 

Have a lovely weekend, friends.

#pancontomate #sardines #simplepleasures #mediterraneanfood #seasonaleating #foodwriter #homecooking #spanishfood #tapas #foodstagram #eatseasonal #foodlover #nordickitchenstories
Louise @nordickitchenstories and Fenella @flowerfi Louise @nordickitchenstories and Fenella @flowerfields.cookham are delighted to launch their latest workshop collaboration today:  A celebration of Autumn Food and Flowers.

The workshop will be on Friday 19th September and includes a tour of the flower farm, cookery and floristry demonstrations, a two course lunch – and a goody bag to take home! 
 
📌See link in bio for further details.
 

#foodandflowers #autumnworkshop  #seasonalfoodandflowers #seasonality #berkshire #buckinghamshire #marlow#learnsomethingneweveryday #flowerfarming #creativeclasses #thingstodoinberks #flowerfieldscookham #nordickitchenstories#cookham#maidenhead#cookhamdean
The greengages from the other day didn’t last lo The greengages from the other day didn’t last long. I gently cooked them with just a little honey and fresh grated ginger to make a soft, golden compote. It’s very low in natural sugar, so it needs to be kept in the fridge or frozen for later. It’s lovely just as it is, but I’ve shared more ideas on slide 2.

This morning I stirred mine into overnight oats and chia seeds soaked in kefir, then topped it with a dollop of Greek yoghurt, chopped pecans, pistachios, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

#greengages #stonefruit #compote #overnightoats #kefir #greekyoghurt #chiaseeds #pecans #pistachios #maplesyrup #cinnamon #ginger #cardamom #homecooking #seasonaleating #preservingfruit #adobeexpress #nordickitchenstories
I never say no to a gift of greengages, and nor wi I never say no to a gift of greengages, and nor will I pass up an offering from Mother Nature — wild plums — what a bumper harvest. Stone fruit are at their best right now, and I’m also roasting apricots with honey.

Planning on making plenty of compote, maybe I’ll ferment the wild ones, and definitely a batch of sweet and sour sauce that’s perfect with mackerel too.
Any extra and I’m thinking plum water kefir — or possibly a batch of pickled plums, if I get that far.

#seasonalcooking #stonefruit #greengages #wildplums #plumrecipes #sweetandsoursauce #mackerel #preserving #fermentation #waterkefir #saltedplum #pickledplums #apricots #roastedapricots #honeyroasted
Charred watermelon takes on a whole new personalit Charred watermelon takes on a whole new personality in this summer salad — smoky-sweet from the grill, its juiciness intensified by the heat. Grated halloumi brings a rich, salty contrast that plays beautifully against briny kalamata olives. Peppery rocket and fresh mint add brightness, all tied together with a generous drizzle of an EVOO dressing. It’s a salad that surprises — the flavours just work. No recipe needed, just good ingredients.

#grilledwatermelon #halloumisalad #norecipeneeded #summeronaplate #freshandsimple #seasonaleating #flavourforward #bbqsalad #nordickitchenstories
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