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...
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...
Scoff: A History of Food and Class in Britain by Pen Vogler (Book Review) by Sam Bilton, January 4, 2021 What is the essence of the book? As a nation it is doubtful that...
Roasted Squash Salad with Lentils & Feta by Sam Bilton, December 31, 2020 According to Elisabeth Luard in her European Festival Cooking, lentils are traditionally eaten at...
