Dessert

Last of the Quinces, Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Baked Quince Compote with Vanilla

Slow Sunday, Indian Summer and Christmas Spiced Mulled Pears in a Jar

Michaelmas, Blackberries, Devils Spit Day and Michaelmas Dumplings

More Quintessential Quince with Old Fashioned Quince and Pear Double Crust Pie

The Old Quince Tree, A French Cheese Platter and Elizabethan Quince Cheese ~ Membrillo

Nursery Puddings, Slow Sunday and Old Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding

Apple Pie Fairs, Fresh Figs and Blackberry, Apple and Raspberry Tart

Traditional 18th Century Raspberry Creams and Happy Hens!

Muddling Along, Summer Memories: Jumble Berry Crumble with Shortbread Topping

The Last Days of Summer…….Home-Made Lavender Honey and Pancakes

My Mum’s Home-Made Lemon Curd

Treats on Thursday ~ Chocolate Orange Drizzle Cake

Be-Ro Banana and Walnut Tea Bread

Berry Beautiful English Summer Fruit Pies

Welcome! I'm Karen; it’s lovely to see you here. I was born in South Africa, but I've lived all over the world, latterly calling North Yorkshire my home where I lived for many years before moving to SW France, although I'm now living in the Lincolnshire Wolds, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, in an old Victorian cottage. I am a freelance food and travel writer, as well as a food stylist, and recipe developer, with a passion for art, travel, books, photography, seasonal food and especially cheese and wine. Please do get in contact with me if you have any questions about my work or commissioning me. Read More…