A Dark History of Tea – an interview with Laurie Taylor on BBC Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed14/12/2020Recently 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 Treat20/10/2020As 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!23/09/2020Succulent, juicy and tender with a slightly granular flesh; pears are delicious when perfectly ripe. I love pears and for…
A Potted History23/09/2020To 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 Past23/09/2020There 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-pit23/09/2020Long 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 Walnut23/09/2020Dating 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 23/09/2020Cakes are one of the most familiar and extraordinary objects of the Western world. There is nothing quite like cake…
The Delights of Catsup23/09/2020I 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 Gods23/09/2020Around the world cheesecake is championed as a delicious and indulgent treat and indeed one that conjures up thoughts of…