Risshewes (Medieval Fruit Pasties) by Sam Bilton, December 16, 2021 The blog has been taking a back seat this year. I’ve been busy promoting...
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...
Pumpkin & Onion Tourte by Sam Bilton, October 28, 2020 Inspired by a recipe from Bartolomeo Scappi’s Opera (1577) Like many recipes of this...
The Red Currant Conundrum by Sam Bilton, August 12, 2020 We had another bumper crop of red currants this year but what are you...
Spiced Strawberry Shortcake by Sam Bilton, July 3, 2020 We don’t tend to think of pairing spices with strawberries but these sweet red...
Golden Pumpkin Cake by Sam Bilton, November 2, 2019 ‘Sturdy’ is not a terribly complimentary adjective when applied to a person’s figure or...
The Art of Making a Sandwich by Sam Bilton, August 12, 2019 ‘Fortunes are made in the City of London out of sandwiches, yet to the...
Elizabeth David’s Courgette Tian by Sam Bilton, July 30, 2019 Do gardens, or more specifically, veggie patches have a special power that allows them...
Pink Pancakes by Sam Bilton, March 5, 2019 Pancakes are one of those non-binary dishes. They can be served with either sweet...
Old Fashioned Treacle Tart with Coconut & Lime by Sam Bilton, December 15, 2018 Treacle is a bit of a Marmite confection. Made from the syrup that remains...