In Autumn, the hedgerows are bursting with delicious free fruits perfect for adding into yummy cakes and cosy crumbles. Why not delight your future self or dear friends with a bottle of hedgerow gin too! Here’s how to make this simple recipe. You’ll be itching to enjoy it come Christmas time.
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One day I shall own a Tea Room, and we will be famous for our scones and cream teas. Not everything will be topped with clotted cream and jam, sometimes a good slather of melting butter on a warm cheese scone will hit the spot… Mrs Darling is delighted to share her recipe with you today.
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To the Englishman, a roast beef dinner without a Yorkshire Pudding is like a fete without bunting, a pub without beer, or calling on friends without being offered a cup of tea. Disappointing to say the least. Here is my foolproof recipe for whipping up your own delicious, homemade ones every Sunday!
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There is nothing like experiencing the coming of Autumn in the English Countryside. Apple trees laden with fruit, hedgerows bursting with berries, and our cosy kitchens busy enjoying the fruits of nature’s labour. Harvest season really is the best, and this Apple Crumble Cake celebrates it well!
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Not all 1940s dinners were bland, some were actually made of great but frugal things. If you have potatoes, tomatoes, and a bit of cheese this delicious ration inspired recipe from the Second World War is easy to make. It will be a hit with vegetarians, children, and those seeking comfort food.
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This quick and easy to make Summer BBQ side salad is a crowd pleaser and a real family favourite. Take it along to your next party, potluck or bring & share. Recipe courtesy of my Aunt-in-Law Carolyn from NB, Canada.
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You’ve probably heard it said that “chicken soup is good for the soul”, but did you know it’s good for your health, and wealth too? Here is our very easy and simple traditional chicken stock recipe you can make this very Sunday! Get cooking like Grandma with frugality, and your meal plans in mind.
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Fancy baking a biscuit to usher in a fancy husband this All Hallow’s Eve? This traditional recipe from Elizabethan times is not only tasty, but steeped in history. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty much gingerbread men, but let’s learn us some food history!
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Foraging and growing your own fresh fruit and veg is a popular British pastime, and what better way to use up a glut of home-grown plums with a slice of delicately spiced plum pie with lashings of cream or custard!
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Introducing my new blog series, “cooking the books”. Sharing my favourite family recipes from much loved cookbooks and some British heritage hits. First up is Pippa Middleton’s take on Cauliflower Cheese, a comfort food favourite bound to make you feel like royalty - or near enough!
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This delicious and simple recipe can be whipped up from fridge-to-plate in 35 minutes, uses only 5 ingredients and best of all, no pastry means less fuss, and keeps things light! Try it for a light lunch or picnic.
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A wholesome and economical dish, this recipe “Pigs in Clover” was found in a book curated by Marguerite Patten for The Imperial War Museum. No harder to cook than simply baking some potatoes and steaming veg, this one is light on ingredients, comforting, and full of flavour.
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