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Parkin Ice Cream
This parkin ice cream was one of the contribution to the virtual pot luck supper discussed at the end of my first Comfortably Hungry podcast
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Nov 2, 20222 min read
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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
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Melons & Other Cucurbits: Growing & Cooking
What is the essence of the book? I am a reasonably keen gardener. I have never been flummoxed by growing cucumbers or pumpkins but melons...
sjfbilton
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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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
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The Village in the Valley: Travels in Mexico & Italy by Corinna Sargood
I’m not sure how I feel about hallowe’en. On the one hand, I am fascinated by the folklore surrounding it and the Celtic tradition of...
sjfbilton
Oct 30, 20214 min read
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