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Risshewes (Medieval Fruit Pasties)

Risshewes (Medieval Fruit Pasties)

by Sam Bilton, December 16, 2021

The blog has been taking a back seat this year. I’ve been busy promoting...

The Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace

by Sam Bilton, May 1, 2021

Over a period of nine months from August 1850 the residents of Kensington witnessed...

Seville Orange and Chocolate Tart

Seville Orange and Chocolate Tart

by Sam Bilton, January 15, 2021

Serves 8-10 We all know that Seville oranges make fabulous marmalade but how about...

The Red Currant Conundrum

The Red Currant Conundrum

by Sam Bilton, August 12, 2020

We had another bumper crop of red currants this year but what are you...

Spiced Strawberry Shortcake

Spiced Strawberry Shortcake

by Sam Bilton, July 3, 2020

We don’t tend to think of pairing spices with strawberries but these sweet red...

A Proper Plum Pudding

A Proper Plum Pudding

by Sam Bilton, November 22, 2019

As Stir Up Sunday approaches (this year it falls on 24th November) I thought...

National Trust Book of Puddings by Regula Ysewijn (Book Review)

National Trust Book of Puddings by Regula Ysewijn (Book Review)

by Sam Bilton, May 27, 2019

What is the essence of the book? This is an (almost) pocket sized collection...

Pink Pancakes

Pink Pancakes

by Sam Bilton, March 5, 2019

Pancakes are one of those non-binary dishes. They can be served with either sweet...

Orange Cardamom & Walnut Slices

Orange Cardamom & Walnut Slices

by Sam Bilton, February 23, 2019

Great minds think alike… Or so the adage goes. Even so when you ask...

Old Fashioned Treacle Tart with Coconut & Lime

Old Fashioned Treacle Tart with Coconut & Lime

by Sam Bilton, December 15, 2018

Treacle is a bit of a Marmite confection. Made from the syrup that remains...

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  • Mightily impressed with @missfoodwise adaptation of Frederick Vine’s Derby Picnic Pie (1900). It certainly is a hearty dish. We’re still ploughing through it several days after the shoot I did on Friday. You can find Regula’s recipe in Oats In The North, Wheat From The South published by @murdochbooks #picnic #nationalpicnicmonth #victorian #foodhistory #porkpie #pie
  • I adore herbs (aka yarbs) so it stands to reason that I loved this book by @emma_kay_author You can read my review on the Comfortably Hungry blog (link in bio) (BTW my hands smell wonderful after picking this bouquet!). #herbs #herbalism #foodhistory #bookreview @penswordbooks

ABOUT THIS BLOG

Sam Bilton is an established Food Historian, Writer & Cook with a penchant for the edible delights of yesteryear. This is the home of her blog Comfortably Hungry and supper club Repast.

RECENT POSTS

  • A History of Herbalism by Emma Kay (Book Review)
  • Melons & Other Cucurbits: Growing & Cooking (Book Review)
  • A Dark History of Sugar by Neil Buttery (Book Review)

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