Old English Sparkling Borage Wine Cup: A Taste of Garden Elegance There’s a particular magic in the air on a sun-drenched afternoon when the scent of herbs mingles with the gentle fizz of a chilled drink. For me, that magic is inextricably linked with borage. I remember tending to my small herb patch, where borage, … Read more
Old English Beer Cheesecake: A Richly Flavored Journey There are some desserts that transport you instantly, their aroma and taste weaving tales of comfort and tradition. For me, this Old English Beer Cheesecake is one such creation. I first encountered it on a blustery autumn afternoon, visiting a dear friend whose family has a long … Read more
Old English Wassail: A Convivial Elixir for the Soul The scent of simmering spices, the warmth of a crackling fire, and the deep, rich ruby hue of a perfectly brewed wassail – these are the sensory hallmarks of the deep winter months. I recall one particularly frosty Yuletide, snow blanketing the countryside, when my grandmother … Read more
The Quintessential Old Fashioned English Breakfast Sausage There’s something profoundly comforting about the aroma of sizzling breakfast sausage wafting from the kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. For me, it’s a scent indelibly linked to my childhood, to the gentle clinking of cutlery on porcelain, and to the quiet hum of family gathered around the … Read more
Old Fashioned English Lavender Tea Scones My recent sojourn back in the green embrace of England was a sensory delight, particularly my visit to Wold’s Way Lavender, a gem nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside. The air, thick with the calming perfume of a thousand lavender blooms, was almost as intoxicating as the experience. In … Read more
Old English Beef Crepes: A Taste of Nostalgia and Comfort There’s something profoundly comforting about a dish that whispers tales of home kitchens and resourceful cooks. For me, Old English Beef Crepes are precisely that. I first encountered them on a chilly autumn evening, tucked away in a cherished family cookbook. The aroma that wafted … Read more
Old Time Bread: A Taste of Tradition As a chef, I’ve had the privilege of exploring countless culinary traditions, but there’s a special magic in unearthing recipes from centuries past. Gervase Markham’s “The English Hous-wife,” published in 1649, offers a fascinating glimpse into the heart of domestic cooking. When I first encountered his recipe for … Read more
An Old English Herb Rub for Fish: A Taste of Tradition There are certain aromas that transport you through time, back to kitchens filled with comforting warmth and the promise of a delicious meal. For me, the scent of dried summer savory mingling with fresh chives and the subtle floral whisper of lavender instantly conjures … Read more
Oxford Sauce: A Tangy Treasure for Game and More There are certain sauces that, upon first encounter, don’t just pique my interest, but fundamentally shift my understanding of what a condiment can be. Oxford Sauce, often lurking in the shadow of its more boisterous cousins, is precisely one of those revelations for me. I recall … Read more
The Enduring Charm of Old English Cornish Pasties There’s a comforting ritual to making a proper Cornish pasty that, for me, always whisks me back to childhood holidays spent on the rugged Cornish coast. I can still vividly recall the aroma of baking pastry mingling with the salty air, the way the crimped edges would … Read more
Old Fashioned English Apple Pie With a Kiss and a Squeeze! There’s a comforting warmth that emanates from a properly baked apple pie, a scent that conjures up cozy evenings by the fire and cheerful gatherings. For me, this pie is more than just a dessert; it’s a direct portal to my grandmother’s kitchen, a … Read more