Winston Churchill’s Fruit Loaf – I am sharing this just in time for the D Day 80 commemorations, which are coming up on the 6th June, 2024 A Vintage Recipe for D Day 80 This recipe for Winston Churchill’s Fruit Loaf is an adapted recipe that I discovered on The National Trust website, for Chartwell in Kent, Churchill’s old home. I am sharing this just in time for the D Day 80 commemorations, which are coming up on the 6th June, 2024 ..read more

Having recently been sent a Simba Mattress, to fit our French Sleigh Bed, I served breakfast in bed, after a restful night’s sleep Sponsored Post – Gifted Product A Weekend Treat in Bed We moved to The Cottage just over two years ago, and in all that time we have been busy decorating and making our new home our own. So, when I was asked if I would like to recive a Simba Mattress to review, I was delighted, as our beautiful French sleigh bed needed a new mattress ..read more

Today’s recipe for Old-Fashioned “Tea Room” Custard Tarts comes from my grandmother’s old BeRo cookbook, and is a favourite of mine A British Baking Classic Today’s recipe for Old-Fashioned “Tea Room” Custard Tarts, is one close to my heart. This recipe comes from my grandmother’s old BeRo cookbook, and is one she and my mum made regularly. Often called Egg Custards, or even just Custards, these golden tarts have a long history, going back to the 14th century, when they served at Henry IV’s coronation banquet ..read more

Discover 5 fascinating food festivals around the world, from Cheese Rolling in England to The Battle of Oranges in Italy Gere, Charles March; Cheese Rolling on Cooper’s Hill, Gloucestershire; Gloucester Museums Service Art Collection Food lets you express yourself, share traditions, invite others to experience your culture, and meet new people. Across the globe, numerous countries and cities have ingeniously woven food into their traditions. Ready for a culinary adventure around the world ..read more

Today's recipe for Asparagus, Wild Garlic and Prosciutto Cheese Flan, marries two of May's loveliest ingredients, namely English asparagus and wild garlic ..read more

Today’s recipe for Lincolnshire Sausage, Sage & Onion Pies is a cheat’s recipe. and only uses 4 ingredients Using Store Cupboard Ingredients Today’s recipe for Lincolnshire Sausage, Sage & Onion Pies is a cheat’s recipe. and only uses 4 ingredients. Made with ready-rolled puff pastry, butcher’s sausages, a packet of stuffing mixture and an egg, these pies taste fabulous. Lincolnshire Sausage, Sage & Onion Pies are certainly not “haute cuisine”, but they make a fabulous family meal ..read more

My recipe for Repulse Bay Hotel Club Sandwich, also known as a Hong Kong Club Sandwich, is based on what I remember enjoying at the old hotel Food Memories from Old Hong Kong My recipe for Repulse Bay Hotel Club Sandwich, also known as a Hong Kong Club Sandwich, is based on what I remember enjoying at The Repulse Bay Hotel Verandah Restaurant. I have added the fried egg and sliced cheese, but if this is a step too far for your taste buds, then by all means revert back the original Club Sandwich as made famous in New York ..read more

This recipe for Chow Fan (Egg Fried Rice), is our old Amah’s recipe, that mum adopted, and which was one of my favourite meals Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood This recipe for Chow Fan (Egg Fried Rice), is our old Amah’s recipe, that mum adopted, and which was one of our favourite meals when I was growing up. Also known as Chao Fan, it’s a Cantonese egg fried rice dish that is a staple recipe in Hong Kong and the Canton area of China ..read more

Today’s recipe for Bunny on the Lawn isn’t so much a recipe, but an idea with a simple method, it was popular party food in the 60’s and 70’s Retro Party Food for Children and Adults Today’s recipe for Bunny on the Lawn isn’t so much a recipe, but an idea along with a simple method. Beloved of old-fashioned children’s birthday parties, I made and served this on Easter Sunday, as a delectable retro desssert ..read more

This recipe for Traditional British Hot Cross Buns is my late mother’s recipe, and is one that she always used at Easter. A Classic Yeasted Hot Cross Bun Recipe Today’s recipe for Traditional British Hot Cross Buns has been shared on Lavender & Lovage before, but many years ago. However, I decided it was time to give the photos a makeover, as well as sharing a new and more uptodate printable recipe card ..read more