A History of Herbalism by Emma Kay (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, July 5, 2022 What is the essence of the book? Humans have exploited the benefits of herbs...
Melons & Other Cucurbits: Growing & Cooking (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, June 14, 2022 What is the essence of the book? I am a reasonably keen gardener. I...
A Dark History of Sugar by Neil Buttery (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, June 6, 2022 I don’t possess a sweet tooth. I feel quite smug writing this but really...
Jubilee Madness? by Sam Bilton, June 1, 2022 It’s been a busy few weeks. The final edits are being made to my...
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...
A Dark History of Chocolate by Emma Kay (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, November 8, 2021 What is the essence of the book? Chocolate may be deliciously decadent but it...
The Village in the Valley: Travels in Mexico & Italy by Corinna Sargood (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, October 31, 2021 I’m not sure how I feel about hallowe’en. On the one hand, I am...
Brandy Snaps by Sam Bilton, September 28, 2021 Golden syrup is used to make modern brandy snaps but the original brandy snaps...
‘Whitebait’ Goujons by Sam Bilton, May 17, 2021 White Bait,—‘This is a fish which belongs especially to London; although it is obtainable...
Soyer’s Symposium of All Nations by Sam Bilton, May 17, 2021 Alexis Soyer is remembered for many things. He was saviour of the Irish famine...
