Historical Recipes

The Difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea

Traditional Singin’ Hinnies (Griddle Cakes)

Pub Style Cheese & Onion Cobs (Bread Rolls)

Harvester’s Cheese and Tomato Pie

The Land Girls Wartime Homity Pie

The Oslo Meal (Oslo Breakfast)

Homemade Patum Peperium (Gentleman’s Relish) Recipe

Afternoon Tea Cakes with Golden Syrup

Traditional English Recipes for St George’s Day

Spring Recipes for Mother’s Day (Mothering Sunday)

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The Difference between Afternoon Tea and High Tea

Traditional Singin’ Hinnies (Griddle Cakes)

Pub Style Cheese & Onion Cobs (Bread Rolls)

Melton Hunt Cake

Baked Gooseberry Pudding