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Going Up in Smoke!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Tom Green

The latest Heritage Craft Project Book is published today – How  to Make Food Smokers and Dehydrators. This one came about by popular demand from customers asking for the plans of my designs.  Over the years I have made a number … Continue reading →

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The Old Blokes Kitchen Rides again

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Tom Green

Last year I was invited to appear at the Enfield Food festival,  I cant have been too bad because they have invited me back. I am on Monday but frankly having seen the line up its worth going for both … Continue reading →

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A Useful By Product

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Tom Green

Sometimes you stumble onto something good by accident, and you end up with a result you didn’t expect which far exceeds your expectation, and that’s where I am with Vegan Gravy powder. If you have read my blog before you will know … Continue reading →

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Repairing Wooden Wheels

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Tom Green

I frequently get asked to repair wooden carriage wheels, and they are always a voyage of adventure as you never know what your going to find, which also makes it the hardest to price, which is another problem as everyone wants … Continue reading →

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If you don’t get the right result, is it still a success?

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Tom Green

 I am currently working on my latest book which is going to be on the subject of food smokers, how to build them, closely followed by what you can make in one. Now over the years I have built several … Continue reading →

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Smokin Gravy Powder

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Tom Green

Smoking Gravy Powder, sounds like something a college student would attempt after a heavy night out.  I remember when I was at college my friend George tried drying Banana skins under the grill in an effort to create a legal high, setting fire … Continue reading →

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Fun with Fire

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Tom Green

“Fun with fire” or “The Old Blokes Kitchen rides again”. February is becoming one of my favourite months, nothing is growing in the garden, so when I do get some time off, I have time to play and experiment which this weekend … Continue reading →

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A pie’s not just for Christmas

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Tom Green

  I try and have the days off between Christmas and New Year, it gives me a chance to play and try some new things. For sometime now I have wanted to try making my own sausages and for Christmas I … Continue reading →

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Some projects take a little longer

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Tom Green

At the start of the summer I decided I wanted to make my own smoked paprika, why doesn’t matter, we will settle for saying “why not” Research on line pointed to Hungarian peppers as the base material, seeds were obtained, planted, … Continue reading →

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How to make a Garden Grill – The Video

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Tom Green

In the summer frustrated by once again needing to replace my barbecue, I set out to make one, and if I am going to make one lets see if I can improve on the design and efficiency. Inspired by an … Continue reading →

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