Welcome to
The Fleur Kitchen
Where Flour Meets Flower
The story of The Fleur Kitchen begins in a allotment. Not a grand estate, but a humble patch of earth in the Lake District where herbs grew wild and berries blushed in the sun. It was here, among tangled vines and fragrant petals, that the first ideas for the Fleur Kitchen began to bloom.
Long before recipes were written down, there was the daily rhythm of tending the soil, hands in the earth, listening to the seasons, gathering what was ripe and ready. Lavender, Leeks, Mint, Strawberries, Rosemary, and wild Roses all found their way from garden to table. This closeness to nature shaped not only what we cooked, but how we lived: slowly, seasonally, and with care.
As the garden fed the kitchen, the kitchen fed something deeper. Mornings were spent researching how to get the most out of what we grew. Afternoons were for drying herbs or whipping cream, with the scent of sweet peas and elderflower filling the air. Recipes weren’t just instructions - they were expressions of a lifestyle rooted in both nourishment and beauty.
The Fleur Kitchen was born from this quiet, graceful world. A name that means flower, it honors the bond between garden and kitchen - between nature’s offering and the art of preparation. Every cake we craft, every vegetable we harvest, is inspired by the soft palette of the garden and the honest joy of cooking from scratch.
Today, The Fleur Kitchen is a haven for those who find peace in planting and pride in pouring love into a dish. Whether you come for a recipe or simply a moment of calm, you’re invited to share in the ritual of slow living—where flour meets flower, and every bite tells a story.
Welcome to The Fleur Kitchen. We're so glad you’re here.
Who We Are
We’re Joanne, Ashley, and Bella the dog.
three kindred spirits nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lake District.
Our journey began with a small allotment and a big shift in how we lived. After a health diagnosis that meant turning away from artificial additives, preservatives, and anything we couldn’t pronounce, we found ourselves looking more closely at what we were growing, cooking, and sharing. What started as a necessity soon became a way of life, one rooted in patience, care, and connection to the earth.
Tending our little plot of land has changed us. The gentle rhythm of planting, harvesting, and preparing real food from scratch has not only nourished our bodies, but restored a sense of calm and purpose. Through mud and bloom, we’ve discovered a way of eating and living, that feels honest, wholesome, and full of joy.
Now, we feel called to share that joy with you. Whether you're just starting to dig or already knee-deep in compost, we’re here to pass along what we’ve learned and help you grow your own—slowly, simply, and with love.
What do we do?
01. TIPS & STAPLES
A Pantry Grown from the Garden
This little corner of The Fleur Kitchen is lovingly crafted for those who wish to make the most of what they grow. Whether your harvest is a handful or a basketful, we’ll guide you through turning it into something lasting—something beautiful.
Here, you’ll find gentle how-tos for building your own pantry of everyday staples: sun-warmed jams, herb-infused sugars and salts, golden homemade butter, crisp pickles with a tang of vinegar, nourishing dried fruits and vegetables, and soft loaves of bread that fill the kitchen with warmth.
These aren’t just recipes—they’re quiet traditions. Simple, seasonal preparations that help you savour the garden long after the growing is done.
So roll up your sleeves, gather what you’ve grown, and let us show you how to fill your shelves with the flavours of your own hands.
02. GROWING ADVICE
For Gardens That Nourish
Ready to turn your little patch of earth into a flourishing edible garden? Whether you're tending a tidy allotment or scattering seeds in your backgarden, our Growing Advice is here to help you grow with confidence and calm.
We’ll share gentle guidance on choosing the right plants for your space, understanding the rhythms of the seasons, and caring for your crops with patience and purpose. From soil to sun, roots to leaves, we’ll walk alongside you—offering tips rooted in experience and a love for growing beautiful, useful things.
With each seed you plant, you’re not just growing food—you’re cultivating a way of life that is seasonal, sustainable, and deeply satisfying.
Let’s grow something lovely, together.
03. RECIPES
From Garden to Table, with Love
Our recipes are written with both heart and harvest in mind—created to help you transform homegrown fruits and vegetables into nourishing meals and timeless family favourites.
Each one is a gentle guide, walking you step by step through the process of turning what you’ve grown into something beautiful—whether it’s a warm crumble from orchard apples, a slow-simmered soup with garden greens, or a jar of jam that tastes like summer mornings.
We believe that the most memorable meals begin with what’s fresh, simple, and lovingly made. Let us help you bring your garden to the table, one seasonal dish at a time.
04. SHOP
From Garden to Table, with Love
Welcome to our little shop of earthly delights — a thoughtfully gathered collection inspired by the rhythm of the seasons and the joy of growing, making, and sharing.
Here, you’ll find everything from gardening tools to heritage seeds and hardy seedlings, ready to root and bloom. We stock books on gardening, allotment life, and wholesome recipes — each one a quiet companion for hands in the soil or hands in the dough.
For those who treasure the beauty of old things and the stories they tell, we’ve tucked in vintage finds and garden-inspired interiors — the kind that bring a breath of meadow air indoors.
Whether you're sowing seeds, simmering supper, or simply seeking a slower pace, everything here is chosen to help you live beautifully, seasonally, and with great delight.
Seasonal Spotlight
As the days shorten and the garden begins to quiet, there is a gentle shift in the kitchen. Summer’s baskets of fresh abundance are now carefully dried, tucked into jars, and lined on shelves like jewels of the harvest. This is the season of preparing, of filling the pantry with small comforts to carry us through the darker months ahead.
Homemade vegetable stock powder is one such treasure. With just a handful of dried vegetables and herbs, you can create a powder that is fragrant, deeply flavoured, and entirely your own. No preservatives, no hidden ingredients—only the honest taste of the garden, ready to warm soups, stews, and broths when the cold winds begin to bite.
Find our recipe here
Each spoonful of this stock powder is a reminder of autumn’s rhythm: gathering, preserving, and laying by the comforts that will see us through the winter. A quiet act of care, captured in a jar.
“When autumn falls, the wise fill their stores, for winter always knocks with empty hands.” – Old English proverb
“A store cupboard in autumn is a promise to yourself: warmth for the cold, comfort for the quiet, and plenty for the leaner days.”
“Gather the harvest, dry the herbs, fill the jars—each is a love letter to the winter table.”
Leaves fall softly, jars fill slow,
A golden harvest row by row.
In every pot, a taste remains,
Of summer sun through autumn rains.
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"The glory of gardening:
hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature"
Alfred Austin
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