Archives for November 2014

The Great Potato Debate and Sticky Christmas Marmalade Chicken Recipe

Avignon, South of France with Cheese, Wine, Apples, Nocturnal Picnics & Fine Food

A Secret Recipe: Macaroni Cheese – Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Tomatoes

Stir Up Sunday Recipes: Cakes, Puddings and Mincemeat with Tropical Fruits

From the Lavender and Lovage Christmas Kitchen: A Luxury Hamper, Puddings, Yule Logs and More…..

From The Lavender and Lovage Bakery: Country Style Walnut Bread Rolls

Original Wartime Recipes from 1914 to 1918

British Carrots: Sticky Roast Chantenay Carrot Medley with Pomegranate Molasses

Edible Gifts for Giving: Spiced Brandy Soused Clementines

Thrifty & Organic November: Pear & Walnut Cake, Sausage Cabbage Rolls and Celeriac Gratin

“Smorgastarta” (Swedish Savoury Sandwich Gateau) for National Sandwich Day

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…