Thomas Dawson’s 1594 Recipe for ‘Chewets in Lent’
If you’re observing Lent this year and fancy something a little different to spice up your fish days, then here’s a C16th recipe you might like to try.
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E. Taylor’s 1769 Recipe for ‘A Devonshire (Minced) Pye’
Whether you prefer your mincemeat pyes with or without actual meat, this pair of C18th recipes promises to deliver on plenty of fruity flavour.
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The Norfolk Biffin, A History, Part I – Biffin Desserts
In part one of this article I explore the detailed story of the dried, pressed apple dessert known as the ‘Norfolk Biffin’.
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The Norfolk Beefing / Biffin Dilemma
In which I try to work out whether I can justify the energy consumption needed to cook up a classic apple dessert…
