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...
The Crystal Palace by Sam Bilton, May 1, 2021 Over a period of nine months from August 1850 the residents of Kensington witnessed...
To Mature or Not To Mature? (Part 1) by Sam Bilton, April 5, 2021 ‘The longer the dough stands the better will be the resultant gingerbread. In the old...
Lost and Found by Sam Bilton, March 19, 2021 Losing or misplacing stuff is a daily occurrence in my house. For me it’s...
The Biscuit by Lizzie Collingham (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, February 5, 2021 What is the essence of the book? The Biscuit: The History of a Very...
