23/12/2025

While the Christmas pudding and mince pies get all the festive glamour, the true heart of the English Christmas dinner lies in the savoury side dishes. These humble, traditional components are what make the feast complete—and they also provide the perfect cover for a mystery. In a cozy crime novel, the danger isn’t always in…

09/12/2025

My latest mystery, Much Ado About Stuffing, is set in one of my favourite places: Cambridge. This is a city built on tranquility, history, and serious study. It’s a place where ancient, ivy-clad walls keep secrets and the loudest noise is often the gentle sound of a punt pushing off the riverbank. On the surface,…

08/12/2021

These recipes are all simple home-baking fare, shown just as you’d enjoy them. They’re delicious and are sure to please your family and friends even if they’re not perfect. Have fun this holiday, and happy baking! Arrina’s Cheese Oatcakes Julie’s Quintuple-tipple Gingerbread Cake Add a slice of stem ginger on top to present or enjoy…