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    Kitchen recipes

Offering an abundance of nostalgia in the kitchen, recreating historic recipes and traditional techniques

Taking time with the very best of flavours and natural goodness, with a selection of recipes that create something very special to be proud of and enjoyed, every day.
Taking time with the very best of flavours and natural goodness, with a selection of recipes that create something very special to be proud of and enjoyed, every day.

"Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down."

Charles F. Kettering

    This month's feature article

Researching the volumes of social and domestic history from the fascinating historical archives

We're delving into the historic archives for a fascinating visit back in time, primarily focused on the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with plenty from the Tudors, Georgians, Post-War England and likely many more, in-between.
We're looking at recipes, kitchen methods, household management, daily routines - both upstairs and downstairs - and sharing all of the wisdom and discoveries found along the way.

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    Household management

Sharing timeless knowledge, skills, craftsmanship and remedies for a self-sufficient and resourceful home

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending" with what's readily available, for an efficient, sustainable and resourceful home.

Newly published articles

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The Victorian pantry

This week's article

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The joys of afternoon tea

Social history

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Edwardian tea cakes

Kitchen recipe

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Working in the scullery

Social history

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Bramley and walnut

Chutney recipe

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Life in the kitchens

Social history

Our visit to the quintessential Grade I listedL A N H Y D R O C K H O U S ECornwall, England

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    Historic houses

Enjoy a historic wander through this magnificent late Victorian property with formal gardens and wooded estate

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending" with what's readily available, for an efficient, sustainable and resourceful home.
With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending" with what's readily available, for an efficient, sustainable and resourceful home.

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Library

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been.

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Dining room

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been.

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Entrance hall

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been.

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Servant's quarters

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been.

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The history of Lanhydrock House

Built:

Primarily between 1650 - 1710

Style:

Tudor

Owned by:

Family name

Gardens:

60 acres of landscape gardens

Opening:

9am - 4pm

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending" with what's readily available.

Letters and diary entriesA p r i l

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The gardens in April

4th April

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending".

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Seasonal recipes

4th April

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending".

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Today's afternoon tea

4th April

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending".

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A traditional Easter

4th April

With an abundance of knowledge and techniques which have been passed down through the generations, we're "making-do-and-mending".