Water is drawn from the earth by simple osmosis; it literally runs up through their veins. This rising sap can be collected and gives us for instance, maple syrup, while at Thyme, we draw birch sap. Very slightly sweet, it can only be collected on a few early spring days.

The humble stinging nettle has a rich history. It has long been believed that originally stinging nettles were brought to the UK by the Romans for use as a natural remedy to fight ailments caused by the cold.

The Magic Root
Indigenous to South America, this hardy root vegetable is used to aid good digestion and a healthy gut.

Choosing an ethical coffee brand

Direct-trade is fairer than fair trade. There’s a real myth around fair trade where it isn’t actually as fair as you would first think. Quality is often compromised with fair trade whereas direct-trade links are more ethical and sustainable for both the farmer and the roaster.

English Sparkling Winemaking with Nyetimber

The quintessentially British brand shares our ethos for conservation and appreciation for the land. Winemaker, Brad Greatrix, spills the grapes on the art of English sparkling winemaking.

With a glut of pumpkins in the gardens at this time of year, we are championing them. Paired with creamy goat's curd and a favourite store cupboard staple, Laoganma's crispy chilli in oil.

This is a hearty brunch, full of flavour from the smokey harissa and fragrant coriander, complimenting the sweet and buttery corn – the ultimate Sunday morning feast

Taste is a complex mix of sweet, sour, salty, savoury and bitter.

We are celebrating our hen's eggs this Easter, but to be honest there isn't really a time of year when we don't. We have been keeping happy hens in the Kitchen Garden at Thyme for many years, providing us with one of the most crucial staples in the kitchen.