Seasonal Recipes

The Queen’s Royal Jam Pennies (Jam Sandwiches)

Jubilee Vegetarian Stuffed Picnic Loaf

Recipes for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Tarte à la Tomate (Tomato Galette)

The French Bistro Brunching Recipe Files

Easter Cakes, Bakes and Hot Cross Buns

Skinny Sage & Onion Toad-in-the-Hole

Afternoon Tea from my Victorian Cottage

Sourdough Traditional Cottage Loaf

Loaded Potato & Ham Cheesy Chowder

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…

The Queen’s Royal Jam Pennies (Jam Sandwiches)

Jubilee Vegetarian Stuffed Picnic Loaf

Recipes for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Tarte à la Tomate (Tomato Galette)

Baked Camembert en Croute

The French Bistro Brunching Recipe Files

Easter Cakes, Bakes and Hot Cross Buns

One Pan Omelette Toastie

Healthy Hidden Veg Meatloaf

Ukrainian Pancakes – Oladky

Skinny Sage & Onion Toad-in-the-Hole

Afternoon Tea from my Victorian Cottage

Slimming World Russian Salad

Sourdough Traditional Cottage Loaf

Loaded Potato & Ham Cheesy Chowder