Seasonal Recipes

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

Lavender and Lace……..and French Lavender and Vanilla Sugar for Elegant Cakes and Bakes

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

Slow Cooked Brisket of Beef with a Medley of Root Vegetables ~ Slow Sunday ~

Old England, Down Memory Lane and Potted Shrimps for a Traditional Yorkshire Shrimp Tea

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

Rustic French Food, Cabbage and Galette au Chou

Marcel Proust, The Tuesday Tea Room ~ Salon de Thé and Classic French Madeleines

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

Queen Victoria, The Women’s Institute, A Famous English Sponge Cake and Afternoon Tea…..

Slow Sunday ~ Poulet Nomade – Nomad’s Chicken – Herb Poached Chicken in a Jar

Vegetarian Friday! Barley, Tomato and Garlic Risotto by Yotam Ottolenghi

A French Country Affair ~ An Elegant Omelette Gateau with Chive Flowers

Coronation Chickens, The Dog Days of Summer and Perky Piquant Egg Salad

A Cold Meat Sandwich on Monday ~ Greek Salad and Chicken in Pita Bread

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…