• Lil'Miggins

    It’s marmalade time

    After the hustle and bustle of the run up to Christmas and the New Year, January means one thing to me – Marmalade time! For me it is a true seasonal treat to set time aside to gather everything needed to make the first batch of the year. Marmalade can not only be enjoyed slathered on hot buttered toast for breakfast but is a surprisingly versatile ingredient that can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. Since most of us…

  • Deborah Steward,  Lil'Miggins

    The joy of Christmas food

    For my family and I, the food is the centrepiece of Christmas (and many other days!). From the time we spend planning all of the delicious dishes to the food shopping, cooking has always been the main event. I love how food brings people together and this is what inspired me to start my catering company and Lil’ Miggins.  Christmas has always been a joyful time of year, and even though 2020 has been packed with unprecedented and difficult moments,…

  • Deborah Steward,  Lil'Miggins

    Introducing Lil’Miggins

    For as long as I remember, my family has always been unusually into food. They absolutely loved it, and as a consequence, I spent a lot of my childhood spending time baking, creating and eating delicious recipes. Not a bad way to spend your childhood!    This unusual love of food is something I’ve carried with me throughout my entire life. And the love and joy that I experience making such beautiful produce has been the key inspiration when creating my…