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Jul 9, 20223 min read

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...

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Jan 15, 20212 min read

Seville Orange & Chocolate Tart

We all know that Seville oranges make fabulous marmalade but how about using them in a tart? This dessert takes its inspiration from the...

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Oct 28, 20203 min read

Pumpkin & Onion Tourte

Inspired by a recipe from Bartolomeo Scappi’s Opera (1577) Like many recipes of this period the original (which you can see below)...

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Aug 11, 20203 min read

The Red Currant Conundrum

We had another bumper crop of red currants this year but what are you to do with them? Jelly is all well and good but I still have some...

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Dec 15, 20182 min read

Old Fashioned Treacle Tart with Coconut & Lime

Treacle is a bit of a Marmite confection. Made from the syrup that remains after sugar is refined it has a slightly bitter flavour and...

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Sep 21, 20173 min read

Pumpkin, Apple & Hazelnut Crumble Tart

Robert May’s Pompion Pie (The Accomplisht Cook c.1660) Take a pound of pumpkin and slice it, a handful of thyme, a little rosemary, and...