Meringue – sensuous, billowy puffs of pale, glistening, almost ethereal matter, that melt gently on contact with the tongue to provide a wonderful sensory experience, revealing a delicate sweetness. By whom, where, and when was this magical concoction created? The facts may surprise you!

Home-smoked, freshly caught mackerel filets, tiny, marinated Ox-eye daisy buds, & beautiful crystallised lilac flowers – a few of the special treats my aunt prepared for us. And her recipe for Smoked Cod Appetisers [Recette également publiée en français : Bouchées à  la morue fumée].

Scones have been enjoyed by many cultures in one form or another for centuries – although thankfully, now they’re much lighter since the discovery of leavening agents! Discover these lovely, simple, and quick to prepare buns, true Devon clotted cream, and the pleasure of a Cream or Afternoon tea…