My illustration is aimed at encouraging people to use dry beans in recipes, by presenting the easy method of cooking them. I love the variety of dry beans available, so I've illustrated a few of the different shapes colours and sizes (from adzuki to black eyed peas, from pinto beans to black beans). As many middle eastern recipes use pulses in the cooking I have decorated the page with appropriate patterns and warm terracotta colours.

Food Memory! These are a family favourite from when I was young, my Mum makes the best piles of hot scotch pancakes on her AGA, and we would gorge ourselves on them as quick as she could make them!

Family recipe for homemade damson liqueur, made from foraged hedgerow fruits.

Homemade pickling recipe for shallots, using chilli, spices and honey.

Birthday Bash

Family recipe for elderflower champagne, with foraged elderflowers and lemons

A family favourite recipe I grew up with, which incorporates all those child-favourite flavours such as grated cheese and some peanut butter, coated in yummy crispy breadcrumbs! (Things to endear them to if they're 'unsure' about those lentils!) A hearty, healthy, veggie alternative to sausages.