I must confess that the arrival of Seville oranges is a joyous occasion in my household. And for marmalade makers across the country, the unveiling of these rough, lumpy and acidic fruits is cause for celebration. As soon as I get my hands on my first Seville...
It’s hard to imagine the end of Christmas lunch without pulling a cracker. Indeed, from the corny jokes inside to the paper hats, they are undoubtedly part of our UK Christmas tradition, and one we can thank the Victorians for that. Whether you buy them at the...
Whenever gingerbread is mentioned, it’s hard not to think of ornately decorated houses reminiscent of the one into which Hansel and Gretel were enticed in the fairy tale. But it’s not just biscuits and decorated men that sport the term ‘gingerbread’. Spiced...
Even though it's only September, the shops are filled with Halloween costumes and sweets for trick-or-treating and I often hear people groan about the “American” trend. But hold your pumpkins for just a minute. While trick-or-treating might be perceived as an...
Succulent, juicy and tender with a slightly granular flesh, pears are delicious when perfectly ripe. I love pears, and for me a poached pear is the ultimate pudding indulgence. Not only are pears delicious to eat, but they also boast a long culinary and literary...
It’s that time of year again when people up and down the country get seriously competitive, as normal people get bitten by the competitive bug and contract village show fever. I’ve won a string of awards for pies, marmalades, cakes and jams in national...
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