sjfbiltonJul 10, 20223 minStrawberry & Saffron TartsHere'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...
sjfbiltonDec 16, 20213 minRisshewes (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...
sjfbiltonNov 13, 20173 minApician Prawns with Chickpea & Saffron Mash and ArtolaganaThe story behind this dish is as follows. Apicius, the renowned Roman gastronome to whom the most famous book on Roman food is...
sjfbiltonMar 17, 20174 minFeeling Frumenty – Part 1Frumenty or fermity is an ancient form of wheat pottage (it appears in the Form of Cury from 1390 but probably has much earlier origins)....