The Caravan Trail

Pork Medallions in a Brown Butter & Sage Sauce

Hoisin Chicken and Pepper Stir-Fry

Confetti “Funfetti” Chiffon Cake for Easter Sunday Tea

Brioches à Tête for a Lazy Weekend Brunch or Breakfast

Higgledy Piggledy Higgidy Pies!

A Year of Awards, Travel & Recipes

Cheesy Welsh Rarebit Bubble & Squeak Cakes

Moelleux aux Groseilles (Redcurrant Cake)

The New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich

Buttermilk Chive Waffles with Turkey & Cheesy Poached Eggs

Apple Rose Tarts for Mother’s Day

Lussekatter – St Lucia Saffron and Cardamom Sweet Buns for St Lucy’s Day

Loaded Potato Crustless Quiche with Bacon, Cheese & Onions

An Autumn “Summer Pudding” Recipe for Sunday Lunch

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…