Author Archives: helen
Picnic at Rodden Meadow
Frome Recreation and Open Ground Society (FROGS) are organising a picnic on Rodden Meadow (by the river) from 3 – 5pm on Sunday 20th May. All welcome.
Apple Day 2012 – mark the date now!
This year’s Apple Day event will be at Trinity First School, Frome, on 7th October 2012. We are delighted that our apple experts, Peter Collett and Paul Barnett, will be coming along and we expect all the usual activities – … Continue reading
Communal apple press – still some availability
The communal apple press – one of the two used on Apple Day – is available for hire. Hire periods are usually Mon-Fri or Sat-Sun; and each hire period is £10. There is also a crusher (or miller) supplied as … Continue reading
Sue’s West Country Apple Cake
This is Sue Bucklow’s famous apple cake – a hit with everyone who’s tried it. It appeared in the St John’s School newsletter on 16th September. Sue’s West Country Apple Cake Print Recipe type: cake Author: Sue Bucklow Prep time: … Continue reading
Fruity coleslaw
It’s an unusual mix of fruits in a coleslaw, but actually gives you four out of your five-a-day requirement in one dish! Note that this recipe makes a large quantity of salad. Fruity coleslaw Print Recipe type: salad Author: Charlotte … Continue reading
Thai style green apple salad
Thai flavours on an apple and tomato salad – this is definitely one for the experimental. Thai style green apple salad Print Recipe type: salad Author: BBC Good Food magazine Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 4 … Continue reading
Cheese and apple muffins
These savoury muffins freeze well. You can take one out of the freezer in the morning, and it will be ready to eat at lunchtime. Cheese and apple muffins Print Recipe type: snack Author: Helen Johnstone Prep time: 15 mins … Continue reading
Waldorf salad
A version of classic. Waldorf salad Print Recipe type: Salad Author: Charlotte Popescu Prep time: 30 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 450g eating apples, cored and sliced juice of 1/2 a lemon 1 tsp sugar 150 ml … Continue reading
Apple Chutney
Here’s the chutney recipe featured in the St John’s First School newsletter on 23rd September. Apple Chutney Print Recipe type: condiment Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 4 hours Total time: 4 hours 20 mins Serves: plenty Ingredients 1.5kg apples … Continue reading
Cheese and apple sandwiches
This is a very vague recipe – and there is plenty of room for improvement. A more interesting dressing to mix with the cheese and apple would definitely be a good idea! Cheese and apple sandwiches Print Recipe type: sandwich … Continue reading