A Substantial Meal: The Scotch Egg
Scotch eggs may not be the most refined of foods and their pedigree is somewhat disputed, but nonetheless they are…
Making Pies: a Noble Affair
Making Pies: a Noble Affair When it comes to deciding what Britain’s national dish is there’s always…
The British Love of Sausages
There is nothing like a comforting plate of sausage and mash on a cold and wintry day, it considered by…
A Really Traditional Mince Pie Recipe
The origins of the mince pie are traceable back to the 13th century, when returning European crusaders brought with them…
The Echo of Christmas Traditions – Old and New
Today’s Christmas traditions may seem as old and authentic as they come, but they are, actually a patchwork of numerous…
A Short History of the Muffin
The Muffin – what’s in a name? When talking about the matter of muffins it is important to remember…
Pastry – A Short History
The History of Pastry – a noble art Working with pastry or bakery cooking. Top view Today pastry is thought…
Black Forest Gateaux – a classic
The Black Forest gateaux is probably Germany’s most famous contribution to the cake world, and if you’ve ever tasted this…
How to be a Good Housewife PART ONE
In 1955, Housekeeping Monthly published a Good Wife guide, within its pages were details of how to keep, house, home and…
Noshtalgia – a Trip Down the Memory Lane of Retro Food
In the age before ciabatta bread and sundried tomatoes there was a time when children were sent to school with…