{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Laura Billington.com","home_page_url":"https://laurabillington.com","description":"Laura Billington.com","author":{"name":"Laura Billington.com"},"items":[{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/heirloom-tomato-carpaccio-salad","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_5842.JPG\"/><p>A Fresh Look at Simple Tomato Carpaccio salad</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/heirloom-tomato-carpaccio-salad","title":"Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio Salad","summary":"A Fresh Look at Simple Tomato Carpaccio salad","date_modified":"2026-03-21T19:55:35Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/caramelised-banana-nutty-chia-overnight-oats","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_0374_jpg.JPG\"/><p>My rich and creamy overnight oats recipe with caramelised banana, nut butter, and crunchy toppings is perfect for a delicious, filling and convenient make-ahead breakfast!</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/caramelised-banana-nutty-chia-overnight-oats","title":"Caramelised Banana & Nutty Chia Overnight Oats","summary":"My rich and creamy overnight oats recipe with caramelised banana, nut butter, and crunchy toppings is perfect for a delicious, filling and convenient make-ahead breakfast!","date_modified":"2025-02-12T19:03:42Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/za%E2%80%99atar-roasted-carrot-lentil-and-chickpea-soup","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_0333.jpeg\"/><p>This vibrant and comforting soup combines the deep caramelised flavours of roasted carrots, the earthiness of lentils, and the luxurious creaminess of tahini and cream. With crispy, spiced chickpeas, it’s a warm and nour...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/za%E2%80%99atar-roasted-carrot-lentil-and-chickpea-soup","title":"Za’atar Roasted Carrot, Lentil, and Chickpea Soup ","summary":"This vibrant and comforting soup combines the deep caramelised flavours of roasted carrots, the earthiness of lentils, and the luxurious creaminess of tahini and cream. With crispy, spiced chickpeas, it’s a warm and nour...","date_modified":"2025-02-02T21:38:32Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/traditional-lancashire-hotpot-a-hearty-taste-of-home","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_0076.jpeg\"/><p>There’s something truly special about a Lancashire Hotpot. It’s the kind of meal that wraps itself around you like a warm blanket—rich, comforting, and steeped in tradition. This dish has been a staple in my house for ye...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/traditional-lancashire-hotpot-a-hearty-taste-of-home","title":"Traditional Lancashire Hotpot: A Hearty Taste of Home","summary":"There’s something truly special about a Lancashire Hotpot. It’s the kind of meal that wraps itself around you like a warm blanket—rich, comforting, and steeped in tradition. This dish has been a staple in my house for ye...","date_modified":"2025-01-18T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/what-if-the-reason-winter-sunshine-feels-warmer-is-because","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/67060\"/><p>We need it more ?</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/what-if-the-reason-winter-sunshine-feels-warmer-is-because","title":"What if the reason Winter sunshine feels warmer is because...","summary":"We need it more ?","date_modified":"2025-01-02T21:30:47Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/baked-cheshire-pumpkin","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_4479_jpg.JPG\"/><p>I absolutely adore everything the Cheshire Cheese Company produce, this super Autumn recipe is perfect for those pumpkin spiced nights :</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/baked-cheshire-pumpkin","title":"Baked Cheshire pumpkin","summary":"I absolutely adore everything the Cheshire Cheese Company produce, this super Autumn recipe is perfect for those pumpkin spiced nights :","date_modified":"2024-01-11T22:09:44Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/reasons-to-keep-cheese-on-the-menu-this-january","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_7184.jpg\"/><p>This month in my article with Cheshire Living Magazine I discuss with Bethan Lamont, Eat Lean Cheese why cheese should still be on the menu this January.</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/reasons-to-keep-cheese-on-the-menu-this-january","title":"Reasons to keep cheese on the menu this January","summary":"This month in my article with Cheshire Living Magazine I discuss with Bethan Lamont, Eat Lean Cheese why cheese should still be on the menu this January.","date_modified":"2024-01-11T19:54:07Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-cheshires-best-breweries","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/6324\"/><p>This month in Living Edge Magazine I talk about five of my favorite breweries in Cheshire...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-cheshires-best-breweries","title":"5 of Cheshires best breweries","summary":"This month in Living Edge Magazine I talk about five of my favorite breweries in Cheshire...","date_modified":"2022-08-24T09:40:25Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-bestcheshire-gins","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/wNxzD66\"/><p> We are so lucky to have an abundance of gin distilleries here in Cheshire, here's my pick for summer </p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-bestcheshire-gins","title":"5 of the best...Cheshire gins","summary":" We are so lucky to have an abundance of gin distilleries here in Cheshire, here's my pick for summer ","date_modified":"2022-08-02T11:23:35Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-places-to-find-barbecue-inspiration---august-2022","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/37822\"/><p>Take advantage of these hot summer days and create yourself the best BBQ in town. I have  some inspiration for the top five places to find your perfect BBQ ingredients </p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-places-to-find-barbecue-inspiration---august-2022","title":"5 of the best places to find barbecue inspiration - August 2022","summary":"Take advantage of these hot summer days and create yourself the best BBQ in town. I have  some inspiration for the top five places to find your perfect BBQ ingredients ","date_modified":"2022-08-02T11:18:52Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/watermelon-cucumber-feta-salad-garland","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/watermelon.jpg\"/><p>This summer, Greek inspired salad that you can customise with your favourite salad dressing,</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/watermelon-cucumber-feta-salad-garland","title":"Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad Garland","summary":"This summer, Greek inspired salad that you can customise with your favourite salad dressing,","date_modified":"2022-07-14T20:39:53Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-summer-wines","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/wines.jpg\"/><p>This month, for Living Edge Magazine, I ask five our our local wine merchants to give us their summer wine recommendations</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-summer-wines","title":"5 of The Best Summer Wines","summary":"This month, for Living Edge Magazine, I ask five our our local wine merchants to give us their summer wine recommendations","date_modified":"2022-07-03T10:44:11Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/make-your-own-elderflower-cordial-this-summer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/ELDERFLOWER.jpg\"/><p>I have been completely blown away this beautiful tree and the flowers this summer. Come with me to make some homemade Elderflower cordial that you will want to make again and again...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/make-your-own-elderflower-cordial-this-summer","title":"Make your own Elderflower cordial this Summer","summary":"I have been completely blown away this beautiful tree and the flowers this summer. Come with me to make some homemade Elderflower cordial that you will want to make again and again...","date_modified":"2022-06-16T13:03:17Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/st-pierre-national-brioche-day","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/4S0A7297.jpg\"/><p>I was absolutely thrilled to make this brunch board for St Pierre National Brioche Day. Which combo would you go for? Check our St Pierre products here. Just love them, Laura x https://stpierrebakery.co.uk/</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/st-pierre-national-brioche-day","title":"St Pierre National Brioche Day","summary":"I was absolutely thrilled to make this brunch board for St Pierre National Brioche Day. Which combo would you go for? Check our St Pierre products here. Just love them, Laura x https://stpierrebakery.co.uk/","date_modified":"2022-05-24T14:56:16Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/the-mollie-mousehouse-wild-garlic-chive-and-cheddar-garland","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/garlic%20wreath.jpg\"/><p>This week I prepared a lovely spring garland for Mouse House Cheese Company in Lincolnshire, made with your choice of lettuce leaves, seasonal Wild Garlic and edible white floral flowers and spring onion this is sure to ...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/the-mollie-mousehouse-wild-garlic-chive-and-cheddar-garland","title":"'The Mollie' Mousehouse Wild Garlic, Chive and Cheddar Garland","summary":"This week I prepared a lovely spring garland for Mouse House Cheese Company in Lincolnshire, made with your choice of lettuce leaves, seasonal Wild Garlic and edible white floral flowers and spring onion this is sure to ...","date_modified":"2022-05-24T14:48:46Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/mozzarella-and-pineapple-skewers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/pineapple.jpg\"/><p>This modern day take on the cheese and pineapple on a stick will have your guests wanting more..</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/mozzarella-and-pineapple-skewers","title":"Mozzarella and Pineapple Skewers","summary":"This modern day take on the cheese and pineapple on a stick will have your guests wanting more..","date_modified":"2022-05-24T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-markets-in-cheshire-living-edge-may-2022","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/june%202022.jpg\"/><p>Here is my article of from this months Living Edge Magazine, 5 of the best Markets in Cheshire.</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-markets-in-cheshire-living-edge-may-2022","title":"5 of the best Markets in Cheshire, Living Edge May 2022","summary":"Here is my article of from this months Living Edge Magazine, 5 of the best Markets in Cheshire.","date_modified":"2022-05-23T12:30:27Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-by-laura-billington-in-living-edge-magazine-monthly","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/may%202022.jpg\"/><p>I'm ever so excited to share with you that I now have my own column with Living Edge Magazine. </p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/5-of-the-best-by-laura-billington-in-living-edge-magazine-monthly","title":"5 of the best by Laura Billington in Living Edge Magazine monthly","summary":"I'm ever so excited to share with you that I now have my own column with Living Edge Magazine. ","date_modified":"2022-04-19T17:16:15Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/sharing-the-joy-living-edge-magazine-april-2022","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/2022%20Laura%20Billington%20keyhole%2004.jpg\"/><p>This month my business is featured in Living Edge Magazine, the beautiful Mag distributed throughout Cheshire. ITS A WHOPPING SIX PAGES LONG ! If youre not in Cheshire, you wont be able to get a copy of this, but here is...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/sharing-the-joy-living-edge-magazine-april-2022","title":"Sharing the Joy... Living Edge Magazine April 2022","summary":"This month my business is featured in Living Edge Magazine, the beautiful Mag distributed throughout Cheshire. ITS A WHOPPING SIX PAGES LONG ! If youre not in Cheshire, you wont be able to get a copy of this, but here is...","date_modified":"2022-03-29T11:48:52Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/in-living-edge-magazine-march-2022","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/ols/new%20budworth.jpg\"/><p>So happy to be featured by the Lost In Cheshire Boys for their feature for Mothers Day 2022 in the living Edge Magazine for Foodie Gifts for Lovely mums. Check out the feature here. </p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/in-living-edge-magazine-march-2022","title":"In Living Edge Magazine March 2022","summary":"So happy to be featured by the Lost In Cheshire Boys for their feature for Mothers Day 2022 in the living Edge Magazine for Foodie Gifts for Lovely mums. Check out the feature here. ","date_modified":"2022-03-08T15:18:27Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/pancake-day-2022","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/IMG_5860_jpg.JPG\"/><p>This week I have been creating some platters for pancake day with the my favourite Bonne maman.</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/pancake-day-2022","title":"Pancake day 2022","summary":"This week I have been creating some platters for pancake day with the my favourite Bonne maman.","date_modified":"2022-03-08T15:14:09Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/for-the-love-of-food","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/4S0A6494.jpg\"/><p>It was an absolute pleasure to be featured in the February issue of the Cheshire Life magazine.  I gave the readers a step by step guide on how to create the perfect Grazing Board at home.  Packed to the brim with all my...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/for-the-love-of-food","title":"For the love of Food","summary":"It was an absolute pleasure to be featured in the February issue of the Cheshire Life magazine.  I gave the readers a step by step guide on how to create the perfect Grazing Board at home.  Packed to the brim with all my...","date_modified":"2022-02-17T22:03:42Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/a-vegetarian-cheese-bauble","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/baubble.jpg\"/><p>Vegetarian Bauble</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/a-vegetarian-cheese-bauble","title":"A Vegetarian Cheese Bauble","summary":"Vegetarian Bauble","date_modified":"2021-12-14T16:24:28Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/in-the-daily-mail-today---why-we-have-gone-crazy-for-grazing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/daily%20mail-3.jpg\"/><p>Today Graze Cheshire was featured in the Daily Mail.  I was approached by the newspaper to prepare six bespoke platters for a feature they were running on 'The Chiciest hosts now wow their guests with Picture Perfect Pla...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/in-the-daily-mail-today---why-we-have-gone-crazy-for-grazing","title":"In the Daily Mail today - Why we have gone crazy for 'GRAZING'","summary":"Today Graze Cheshire was featured in the Daily Mail.  I was approached by the newspaper to prepare six bespoke platters for a feature they were running on 'The Chiciest hosts now wow their guests with Picture Perfect Pla...","date_modified":"2021-08-09T11:03:26Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/inspired-grazing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/ols/IMG_3618.JPG\"/><p>My first cook book will be released on the 28 June 2021.  In a little under a year, I have created this glorious little business, achieved more than my wildest dreams and now have created the most wonderful cookbook with...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/inspired-grazing","title":"Inspired Grazing","summary":"My first cook book will be released on the 28 June 2021.  In a little under a year, I have created this glorious little business, achieved more than my wildest dreams and now have created the most wonderful cookbook with...","date_modified":"2021-05-27T20:49:56Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/ethereal-beach-boho-photoshoot","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/EW-195.jpg\"/><p>It was lovely to be involved in this photoshoot and even more so to be featured on Boho Weddings.com  Check out the full article here.</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/ethereal-beach-boho-photoshoot","title":"Ethereal Beach Boho Photoshoot","summary":"It was lovely to be involved in this photoshoot and even more so to be featured on Boho Weddings.com  Check out the full article here.","date_modified":"2021-05-27T20:46:10Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/creating-tomorrows-forests","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/ols/D56CD100-83C9-4E89-AC7E-D793BD96FB1B.jpeg\"/><p>I have a huge love of trees.  I am amazed how they indure all weather, their strength and their ability to renew every year.  I love spending time within wooded areas, it grounds me and takes away the stress of my day.  ...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/creating-tomorrows-forests","title":"Creating tomorrows Forests ","summary":"I have a huge love of trees.  I am amazed how they indure all weather, their strength and their ability to renew every year.  I love spending time within wooded areas, it grounds me and takes away the stress of my day.  ...","date_modified":"2021-03-30T15:21:00Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/merry-christmas-boxes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/85fe429c-4438-4edd-aaca-140f2578cc8e.jpg\"/><p>Our Christmas Eve Cheese Boxes have been a real success.  Thank you for helping us sell out.  They featured ORSOM Truffle Cheddar Cheese, called Hunter which is a limited edition cheese.  In addition Mrs Darlingtons Cara...</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/merry-christmas-boxes","title":"Merry Christmas Boxes","summary":"Our Christmas Eve Cheese Boxes have been a real success.  Thank you for helping us sell out.  They featured ORSOM Truffle Cheddar Cheese, called Hunter which is a limited edition cheese.  In addition Mrs Darlingtons Cara...","date_modified":"2020-12-26T21:52:27Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/frosty-cranberries-for-your-christmas-cheese-board","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/frosty-1.jpg\"/><p>Ingredients</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/frosty-cranberries-for-your-christmas-cheese-board","title":"Frosty Cranberries for your Christmas Cheese Board","summary":"Ingredients","date_modified":"2020-12-08T19:04:44Z"},{"id":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/the-cheshire-set-hambledon-classic-cuv%C3%A9e-ros%C3%A9-nv","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/4ca9820b-039d-44bd-aa25-ec0451d93b04/hampshire.jpg\"/><p>The perfect pairing for The Cheshire Set</p>","url":"https://laurabillington.com/content-portfolio/f/the-cheshire-set-hambledon-classic-cuv%C3%A9e-ros%C3%A9-nv","title":"The Cheshire Set & Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé NV","summary":"The perfect pairing for The Cheshire Set","date_modified":"2020-11-11T19:00:00Z"}]}