Goodies for Days
By Ebony Inferno Ahhhhh... confections. Who can resist when confronted with the delectable sight and sweet smell of sugar formed in the shapes of taffies, peppermints, jelly beans, fruit slices,...
View Article3 Easy Vintage Jam Recipes
Words and photos by Catherine Beck Vintage recipe books are packed with recipes for jams, pickles and chutneys. In a time before freezers and often fridges, preserving was a great way to make a...
View ArticleOh, we do Love a Good Picnic!
Words: Steff Benton Model: Steff Benton/Bye Bye Bailey Photographer: Arianna Fenton Photography Styling: Jacqueline Benton Spring has sprung! The daffodils are in bloom, the birds are twittering and...
View Article5 Ways to Enjoy a Mojito
Words and photos by Catherine Beck Mojitos are a great cocktail for beginners, not only is this classic cocktail delicious, but it is also very simple and doesn't use many expensive ingredients. Most...
View ArticleBaking with Flowers
Words and Pictures by Catherine Beck @vintage_frills It's always fun baking with unusual ingredients and vintage recipes are the perfect place to look for less common ingredients. Floral flavours –...
View ArticleFlowery Summer Cocktails
Words: Seren Hollins Now that summer is in full bloom, why not use the glory of the garden to boost your cocktails? Rather than just taking time to smell the roses, why not take time to taste them? I...
View ArticleThe Perfect Drinks for a Summer Garden Party
Words and Photos by Catherine Beck http://vintage-frills.com There is nothing better than enjoying a beautiful summer day with friends. There are a few drinks I can't resist in the summer, from British...
View ArticleHay Box Cooking
Words and Image by Seren Hollins At the beginning of the 20th century there was a fashion for something called fuel-less cookery, indeed there were a few early examples of fuel-less cookers...
View ArticleClassic Bread And Butter Pudding
Words and photos by Catherine Beck www.vintage-frills.com Bread and butter pudding is the perfect minimum effort bake, it's also a great way to use leftover or slightly stale bread. This recipe is a...
View ArticleCocktails and Cake
Words and image by Seren Hollins The Piña Colada is an iconic drink from the 1950s and it is the ultimate summer escape cocktail. Whenever I think of the drink, I can’t help but start singing the...
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