A Dark History of Tea – an interview with Laurie Taylor on BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed
Recently I had the delight of being interviewed by Laurie Taylor for BBC Radio 4’s, discussion programme on the subject…
The Very British Tradition of Trick or Treat
As the shops fill with Halloween costumes and sweets for Trick or Treating, I often hear people groan about the…
It’s a Bard Life Cooking with Warden Pears – but a Literary Delight!
Succulent, juicy and tender with a slightly granular flesh; pears are delicious when perfectly ripe. I love pears and for…
A Potted History
To pot a Swan Bone and skin your Swan, and beat the flesh in a mortar, taking out the strings…
A Taste of History and a Tipple from the Past
There is nothing as satisfying as indulging in a glass of wine on a cold winter’s night. Indeed I have…
The Earthly Art of Cooking – A food Historian and Celebrity Chef create a feast from a fire-pit
Long slow cooking techniques are something that we seem to have lost in our modern, fast paced society, however, there…
The History of the Royal Nut: the Walnut
Dating back to 7000 BC the Walnut has a long and regal history. It is the Romans who are credited…
The Story of Cakes – it’s as much about memories as recipes
Cakes are one of the most familiar and extraordinary objects of the Western world. There is nothing quite like cake…
The Delights of Catsup
I really like savoury sauces and I often favour the home-made versions not just from an economical or kitchen prowess…
The History of Cheesecake and Home Made Cheesecake Recipe – the true food of the Gods
Around the world cheesecake is championed as a delicious and indulgent treat and indeed one that conjures up thoughts of…