Our columnist fondly looks back on the desserts that delighted our taste buds in the Seventies…

THIS is delicious, Mum,” Demi said, taking another spoonful of apple pie. “I can never get my pastry as light as yours.” “Cold fingers!” Sheila said. “Not to mention that I’ve been making the same rec

What’s sweeter than homemade bakes? Ones filled with nostalgia, of course! Take inspiration from TV presenter and The Great British Bake Off star Briony May Williams

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You wouldn’t guess from the cover design—three songbirds silhouetted over swatches of picturesque Englishness—but Catherine Clarke’s A History of England in 25 Poems hits one of its sweet spots with a

Try something different for Shrove Tuesday. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these moreish morsels are great for sharing. SERVES 4-6 PREP 12 MINS COOK 26 MINS For the batter: ✱ 250g self-raising flour✱