By Rachel Davies Homemade gifts of food are one of my favourite things to give to friends and family around this time of year, displayed in a nice glass jars or cellophane packaging and tied with a festive ribbon. These cantucci biscuits will keep for about a month if they don’t... Read More
By Rachel Davies I have a question for you – do you have cookbooks on your bookshelf that you’ve never opened? You might not be surprised to hear that I have an extensive collection of cookbooks that is quickly taking over my bookshelves (this photo is only a selection!). I’m seduced... Read More
By Rachel Davies The origin of Jewish families can be divided roughly between Ashkenazim and Sephardim. Ashkenazim come originally from Central and Eastern Europe, and their food traditions tend to be ‘kosher style’ food, including gefilte fish, chopped liver, kneidlach dumplings in chicken soup, chopped herring, bagels and lokshen pudding.... Read More
Making mincemeat may seem like an unnecessary effort when you can buy such good quality version in shops these days but as with most things, making it yourself really does make a difference. As a food that has been part of British eating for at least four centuries it... Read More
