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Strawberry & Saffron Tarts
Here's a sneak preview of one of the recipes in my next book, Fool's Gold: A History of British Saffron. Once you've tasted these...
sjfbilton
Jul 9, 20223 min read


Risshewes (Medieval Fruit Pasties)
The blog has been taking a back seat this year. I’ve been busy promoting First Catch Your Gingerbread and immersing myself in the middle...
sjfbilton
Dec 16, 20213 min read


Egurdouce
When the Normans invaded in the 11th century they discovered a proliferation of vineyards in southern England. Chiefly managed by...
sjfbilton
Feb 14, 20193 min read


Feeling Frumenty – Part 2
This version of the classic frumenty takes on a sweeter guise than my previous offering. Frumenty could be made with stock or almond...
sjfbilton
Mar 24, 20172 min read
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