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Save our Puddings! The Demise of British Puddings

Harvest Fruit & Cherry Tea Loaf

Three Classic British Sandwiches

Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie

Northumberland Gooseberry Plate Pie

Pack Less, Live More: The Joy of Travelling Light

Strawberries & Cream Midsummer Fairy Cakes

Making the Most Out of British Food Festivals This Summer

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…

Save our Puddings! The Demise of British Puddings

Blackpool Milk Roll

Harvest Fruit & Cherry Tea Loaf

Easy Wholemeal Baps

Three Classic British Sandwiches

Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie

Strawberries & Cream Sandwich

Northumberland Gooseberry Plate Pie

Pack Less, Live More: The Joy of Travelling Light

Ration Book Cheese Pie

Coffee Walnut Tray Bake Cake

Little Chef Olympic Breakfast

Strawberries & Cream Midsummer Fairy Cakes

Making the Most Out of British Food Festivals This Summer

1950’s Picnic Pie