Maple and Nut Tart

On my recent trip to the states, along with a suitcase full of spices, candy corn and pop tarts, I brought back a huge bottle of maple syrup. I have already had fluffy American-style pancakes for breakfast about 3 times, just so that I could douse them in maple syrup. There is still plenty left,…

Maple Pecan Pie

This weekend I met up with a bunch of friends. We had, what I believe was known as, a potluck. Not a term I was entirely familiar with, but essentially, everyone contributes a different dish to be shared among the group. I believe in local Nottinghamshire parlance, it’s often referred to as a fuddle. I…

Yorkshire Parkin

One thing I always remember eating during autumn as a child was Yorkshire Parkin. Or just Parkin where I grew up in … er Yorkshire. These days, it is a particular favourite on Bonfire night, or Guy Fawkes night. Originally, Parkin was a celebratory cake eaten at winter festivals; a custom which probably originated with…