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Traditional Baked Rhubarb Charlotte by Lavender...

September 17, 2025

I'm sharing a recipe for a fabulous old English pudding today, Traditional Baked Rhubarb Charlotte, which is fantastic when served with custard. This recipe for baked Charlotte uses forced rhubarb...

Traditional Baked Rhubarb Charlotte by Lavender...

September 17, 2025

I'm sharing a recipe for a fabulous old English pudding today, Traditional Baked Rhubarb Charlotte, which is fantastic when served with custard. This recipe for baked Charlotte uses forced rhubarb...

Traditional Spotted Dick Pudding by Lavender an...

September 17, 2025

We are well into what I call "The Cosy Season", aka "Pudding Season", so in readiness for this, I am sharing a classic British recipe for Traditional Spotted Dick Pudding....

Traditional Spotted Dick Pudding by Lavender an...

September 17, 2025

We are well into what I call "The Cosy Season", aka "Pudding Season", so in readiness for this, I am sharing a classic British recipe for Traditional Spotted Dick Pudding....

A Decade of Craft and Leadership: Jim Norman Re...

September 3, 2025

Jim Norman is Burgess & Leigh Ltd Managing Director and is this year celebrating 10 years with the company, this means Jim has the job of guiding this very special...

A Decade of Craft and Leadership: Jim Norman Re...

September 3, 2025

Jim Norman is Burgess & Leigh Ltd Managing Director and is this year celebrating 10 years with the company, this means Jim has the job of guiding this very special...

Staffordshire Oatcake Day

August 8, 2025

This may be considered a day for celebrating in the county of Staffordshire, given the day is all about the local delicacy known as the oatcake. However, as the Burleigh...

Staffordshire Oatcake Day

August 8, 2025

This may be considered a day for celebrating in the county of Staffordshire, given the day is all about the local delicacy known as the oatcake. However, as the Burleigh...

The Burleigh Kitchen: Simple Tomato Salad

July 18, 2025

Bursting with seasonal flavour, colour, and texture — a vibrant dish for sharing, styled best in a wide shallow bowl. It’s a super easy recipe but it really is worth...

The Burleigh Kitchen: Simple Tomato Salad

July 18, 2025

Bursting with seasonal flavour, colour, and texture — a vibrant dish for sharing, styled best in a wide shallow bowl. It’s a super easy recipe but it really is worth...

The Burleigh Kitchen: Mint & Feta Pittza

July 18, 2025

A Middle Eastern–inspired flatbread meets pizza - light, satisfying, and full of bright, bold flavours.  Serves: 4 (makes 4 pittzas)  Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10–15 mins Oven temp: 180°C fan...

The Burleigh Kitchen: Mint & Feta Pittza

July 18, 2025

A Middle Eastern–inspired flatbread meets pizza - light, satisfying, and full of bright, bold flavours.  Serves: 4 (makes 4 pittzas)  Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10–15 mins Oven temp: 180°C fan...