After the festive season, we often have leftover Christmas pudding or fruitcake and are always looking for something creative to do with it. Christmas plum pudding can last for quite some time and actually tastes even better with age; the booze, sugar, spices, and fat help preserve it. The same goes for Christmas cake.

Plum pudding truffles make the perfect dinner party gift or a delightful treat for yourself to enjoy with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of your favourite tipple.

This easy dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light supper during the festive season. It turns leftover mash and vegetables into a delicious veggie hash, topped with a generous amount of melted cheese and a fried egg. For extra flavour, serve with your favourite condiment—we love pairing it with our Wild Tomato Jam, Peach BBQ Sauce, or Marrow Date Chutney.

As December deepens, the garden enters a quieter phase, with most plants resting or dormant for the winter. The colder weather and shorter days slow down growth, but some work can still be done to prepare for the 2025 season. Whether tending to plants in your polytunnel/glasshouse or getting ready for early spring crops, December is a time to plan, tidy, and make sure everything is prepared for the new growing season.

These Butternut Squash and Walnut Muffins are the perfect autumn treat—moist, lightly spiced, and packed with crunchy walnuts and pumpkin seeds. They’re a feel-good snack that’s easy to whip up and even better when served warm with salted butter and a spoonful of jam. Ideal for a quick, nutritious breakfast, tea time, or whenever you need a comforting bite.

You can swap the butternut squash for any firm squash or pumpkin, but avoid spaghetti squash as it has too much moisture. You can even use your Hallowe’en Jack O’Lantern pumpkin here.

One-pan dinners are a go-to in Anthony’s household. They are quick to prepare, require little washing up, and are a crowd-pleaser when entertaining colleagues, family, and friends.

Any gardener can benefit from adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil to help plants thrive. One of the most popular and beneficial substances to add is compost. Compost will help all your plants grow better, whether your garden is indoors or out.