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 Crystal Palace by Sam Bilton, May 1, 2021 Over a period of nine months from August 1850 the residents of Kensington witnessed...
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...
Pumpkin & Onion Tourte by Sam Bilton, October 28, 2020 Inspired by a recipe from Bartolomeo Scappi’s Opera (1577) Like many recipes of this...
Crab & Cannellini Bean Crostini with Nasturtium and Calendula by Sam Bilton, August 14, 2020 As a child I was mildly fascinated with flowers. Well, OK, I was totally...
Oats in the North, Wheat from the South by Regula Ysewijn by Sam Bilton, August 7, 2020 Some of the happiest years of my childhood were spent in the small Aberdeenshire...
Pheasant with Cider & Celery Sauce, Roasted Apples and Sippets by Sam Bilton, December 7, 2019 Celery is generally a much overlooked vegetable. In recent times celery enjoyed a brief...
