Food & Drink

Christmas with a twist of prune

It is the most eagerly anticipated foodie day of the year, with dinner plans often being made a year in advance and food preparation beginning weeks ahead. Christmas time is a time to indulge in fine food and tasty treats such as California prunes, which offer a rich, deep flavour like no other. Ideal as […]

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Food & Drink

Folkestone pudding pie

Traditionally associated with Folkestone, Kent this cheesecake-like pudding is also known around these parts as Lenten Pie, or even Kentish Lenten Pudding Pie. Enjoyed by Mrs Beeton, this sweet pie has a pastry crust and rice pudding filling flavoured with lemon or a hint of bayleaf. Putting a seasonal twist on the pie you can […]

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