I have just returned from a stay at Dunkenhalgh Castle in Lancashire, and I must confess, I spent far more time peering into the shadows of the long, velvet-carpeted galleries than I did relaxing by the fire in the lounge. While the building is now a magnificent hotel and spa, the grit of its 13th-century…
As the tree begins to droop and we look toward the turning of the year, my thoughts are firmly in Derbyshire. Tomorrow, as the clock strikes midnight, many of us will be engaging in traditions that have echoed through Northern English towns and villages for centuries. It is also the perfect time to announce that…
In the world of cozy mysteries, the crime itself is rarely the hardest part to write. No, the real villain in the publishing process is often the title. It needs to be catchy, quirky, and signal what the genre is in just a few words. Crafting the perfect title for a book is, ironically, harder…
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…