Author Archives: lardersaga

About lardersaga

Joanna Preston is mother of the 'little people', 1 pink and 1 blue, and wife to saintly Mr.Patience! After a decade dedicated to cooking for others (Alps, Africa and founding 'Sugar & Spice') my attention is now solely in the home kitchen. We are a food obsessed family that adore growing, sourcing and cooking delectable feasts for friends and family!

Tomato and Chilli Jam

Posted on March 22, 2016 by lardersaga

Tomato and chilli jam is one of my all time favorite fridge staples. I’ve made so many versions over the years I’ve pretty much lost count. The latest has certainly got my attention. This one is made of fresh tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Kale Pesto

Posted on March 9, 2016 by lardersaga

Kale, once beloved by livestock is now top of my list of go to veg at this rather bleak time of year. I’ve been using it with abandon over the last 6 weeks and have come up with some really … Continue reading →

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Notes from a ‘Wild Wood Party’

Posted on March 1, 2016 by lardersaga

The ‘wild wood’ party actually took place a rather humiliatingly long time ago. Back in the dark days of November the ‘blue’one turned the almighty age of 6. It’s such cliche to say it, but where does the time go? … Continue reading →

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Spooky meringue ghosts

Posted on October 28, 2015 by lardersaga

 I don’t really buy into the Halloween shananigans, at least not in a big way. As a child I have no recollection of ‘trick or treating’ and frankly I’ve got somewhat confused as to what Halloween is all about. That … Continue reading →

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Cavelero Nero Love

Posted on October 23, 2015 by lardersaga

There’s something very exciting about the change of seasons in England. Autumn is about to ebb into winter and judging by the crisp chilly temperatures of the last few days, maybe there’s even a hint of snow in the air? … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Ice Cream

Posted on October 9, 2015 by lardersaga

  I can just get away with writing this post, the sun is out, autumn is here, and the blackberries are still on the brambles – just. Foraging for food has recently become pretty trendy but I remember blackberry picking … Continue reading →

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A super zingy, zesty and hot, shrimp salad

Posted on October 2, 2015 by lardersaga

This is my all time favorite concoction of raw, crunchy vegetables, seriously fragrant herbs, delicate little shrimps, zesty lime and hot chilli. I have created so many variations of this salad that it almost feels wrong writing a recipe for … Continue reading →

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How do you start your day?

Posted on September 29, 2015 by lardersaga

Imagine my surprise and amazement to see a few of my photos feature in this Saturdays Telegraph magazine. The article is about the new multivitamin and multibiotic powder that the wonderful ‘Zita West’ and ‘Mybaba’ have launched. The photos depict … Continue reading →

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A summer of food, food, food…..

Posted on September 16, 2015 by lardersaga

Ouch – it’s been a long old time since I have written anything here. Neglected – yes – that is for sure, ‘lardersaga’ has been rather dormant, my apologies. Somehow the summer whizzed by and already we are half way … Continue reading →

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Festival food in France

Posted on June 19, 2015 by lardersaga

Every two years since 2003 I have travelled out to a otherworldly, fairytale Chateau in south-west France to cook and cater for a unique and exquisite music festival. I take a wonderful team of cooks and together we spend 5 days … Continue reading →

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