Old Skoolhouse

Living the remote dream (and the occasional damp reality) in The Old Schoolhouse on Assynt’s Stoer Peninsula.

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Gleann Leireag Walk from Tumore - Eat Sleep Wild

Gleann Leireag (aka Glen Leireag) is a hauntingly atmospheric and remote glen on the western flanks of Quinag. While most visitors to this a

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Honesty box in progress!

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Pea pesto | Jamie Oliver

This easy pasta sauce will cook in about the same time it takes to cook some dried pasta in boiling salted water – super quick and tasty.

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IMAM BAYILDI WITH SOFT CHEESE & GARLIC YOGHURT

Imam Bayildi literally translates as “the Imam fainted’ after legend has it that, upon being presented with this dish by the royal kitchen,

Outrageously delicious.

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Nettle farinata based on Meerha Sodha's recipe.

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Tomato and Habanero Chilli Jam

Ingredients

8 red peppers, deseeded and roughly chopped

10 red chillies, roughly chopped

1 finger-sized piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

8 garlic cloves, peeled

400g can of cherry tomatoes

750g golden caster sugar

250ml red wine vinegar

Method

Place the peppers, chillies (with seeds), ginger, and garlic into a food processor. Blitz until very finely chopped.

Transfer the mixture to a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the cherry tomatoes, sugar, and red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the jam starts to become sticky, continue cooking for an additional 10–15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. The mixture should resemble thick, bubbling lava.

Allow the jam to cool slightly, then transfer to sterilised jars. Let it cool completely.

Original source: BBC Good Food

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Regrowing store-bought celery and spring onions on my window sill. When big enough I plant them in the timber tunnel. Free vegetables!