A mouthwatering collection of the nation's favourite puddings and desserts, from Chocolate Puddle Pudding and Sticky Toffee Sponge to Traditional Lemon Pancakes and Eton Mess.

Packed with suggestions for new twists on classic recipes, there is plenty to choose from, whether indulging in a special treat or an old favourite.

A mouthwatering collection of the nation's favourite puddings and desserts, from Chocolate Puddle Pudding and Sticky Toffee Sponge to Traditional Lemon Pancakes and Eton Mess.

Includes recipes for baked and steamed puddings, fools and syllabubs, iced creams, fruits and jellies, custards and trifles, fried puddings, and pies and tarts, as well as sauces, custards and other irresistible accompaniments. 

Packed with suggestions for new twists on classic recipes, there is plenty to choose from, whether indulging in a special treat or an old favourite.


Cookery book of jams, preserves and chutneys.

A delicious collection of the nation’s favourite jams, preserves and chutneys, from Piccalilli, Seville Orange Marmalade and Lemon Curd to old-fashioned Quince Jelly, Traditional Mincemeat, Sloe Gin and Fresh Lemonade.

Includes recipes for chutneys and relishes, pickles, jams and jellies, butters, cheeses, curds, marmalades, drinks, mincemeats and other mouthwatering condiments.

Packed with new twists on classic recipes, there is plenty to choose from. Whether you are an experienced cook, or rarely approach the stove, making preserves, jams and chutneys is not difficult and the results are so much better than anything you can buy.


The Art of Dining

by Sara Paston-Williams

Published 4 November 1993

" ....a brilliant marriage of historical picture research, well-chosen recipes, and historical narrative..." Taste

" ...the best single treatment of British food history that we have seen for years - or possibly ever." Anne Willan, Petits Propos Culinaires

A reissue of the classic reference work on the history of cooking and eating. Behind the curious ingredients and mysterious language of old cookery books lies a completely different world, where the foods that we take for granted were often not available, their preparation, cooking and preservation were laborious and skilful tasks, and the art of dining reflected social attitudes quite removed from modern culinary practice.

The Art of Dining includes historical recipes, together with their modern adaptations and covers Medieval, EarlyTudor, Elizabethan, Stuart, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Sara Paston-Williams has used the great wealth of National Trust houses and records to produce this wonderful book which is a feast for the eye as well as a fascinating guide to all the arts of dining.


A delicious collection of great British puddings from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography.

A delicious collection of great British puddings from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography.

The traditional pudding has always been an integral part of Britain's culinary heritage. This collection of established favourites and little-known but great recipes traces the history of the pudding from the earliest medieval jellies through the elaborate fruit pies of the Elizabethans, the elegant ice creams and custards of the Georgians, and the substantial puddings of the Victorians.

All the best recipes that have stood the test of time are featued here, from Chocolate Puddle Pudding, Icky Sticky Toffee Sponge and Jam Roly Poly to Old English Trifle, Lemon Meringue Pie and Eton Mess. Bursting with delicious baked puddings, fools and syllabubs, ice creams,custards and trifles, pies and tarts and of course, steamed puddings that have been served over the centuries, this book will tempt anyone who enjoys a healthy dose of our great British puddings.


Cookery book full of classic British recipes.

There are few things better than sharing a heartwarming home-cooked Sunday roast dinner with friends and family, followed by a delicious traditional baked pudding or cold dessert. This book of classic British meals is Just Like Mum Used to Make.

This book features many of the nation’s favourite recipes like Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Rack of Lamb with a Herb Crust and Roast Chicken with Tarragon. There is also useful advice on what joints to buy, how to prepare them and how to create delicious meals from the leftovers, like Shepherd’s Pie, Coronation Chicken and many others. In addition, there is a mouth-watering collection of Mum’s classic puddings and desserts, from Sticky Toffee Sponge and Bread and Butter Pudding to Eton Mess and Lemon Meringue Pie.


This delectable little book contains more than 60 recipes for delicious hot puddings, including fruit pies, roly-polies, cobblers and steamed puddings, gathered from all around the country.

  • Exquisite little book packed with recipes for rib-stickers and winter warmers
  • Gloriously illustrated with mouthwatering photography
  • Contains a wide range of recipes from fruity pies to rich steamed puddings

This delectable little book contains more than 60 recipes for delicious hot puddings, including fruit pies, roly-polies, cobblers and steamed puddings, gathered from all around the country. It also contains a mouthwatering selection of hot and cold sauces to serve with your puddings. Recipes include fascinating regional specialities such as Apple Hat and Durham Fluffin’, indulgent delights such as Chocolate Puddle Pudding, the best fruit pies, warming sponge puddings, and the only Christmas pudding recipe you’ll ever need.


This adorable little book contains more than 60 recipes for cool and creamy, icy and frothy puddings that are perfect treats for a summer’s day, gathered from all around the country.

  • Exquisite little book packed with recipes for delicious cool, summery puddings
  • Gloriously illustrated with mouthwatering photography
  • Contains a wide range of recipes from heavenly ice creams to indulgent trifles

This adorable little book contains more than 60 recipes for cool and creamy, icy and frothy puddings that are perfect treats for a summer’s day, gathered from all around the country. Recipes include delicious ice creams flavoured with ginger, elderflower and blackcurrant, fascinating historical recipes such as Fine Orange Flummery and Victorian Apple Snow, refreshing fruity jellies, the creamiest trifles and, of course, traditional summer pudding.


Good Old-Fashioned Pies & Stews

by Laura Mason

Published 15 September 2011

A delicious collection of great British pies and stews from the National Trust, this new edition has been redesigned and expanded to include many more mouthwatering colour photographs.

A delicious collection of great British pies and stews from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography.A delicious collection of great British pies and stews from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more mouthwatering colour photography.

Delicious, slow-cooked ingredients simmering in the cooking pot or inside a homemade pastry crust are among life's greatest simple pleasures.

Easy and economical, pies and stews are simple to make and can be thrown together in minutes, making a filling and nutritious meal that can be left to cook gently while you get on with the rest of your day. The ultimate comfort food, they make good use of inexpensive cuts of meat and are very versatile – ingredients can be altered or added depending on the season, mood or whatever is to hand in the cupboard.

Laura Mason presents a selection of quality recipes for every palate, including beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken (of course), game, fish and vegetables. From Lancashire Hotpot, Lamb Casserole and Chicken Pie to luxury Fish Pie with Potato Topping and Irish Stew with Dumplings, there is something here for everyone, whatever the occasion.