The project I have created for my small press publishing assessment is a small recipe book about scones, which also incorporates cultural and historical discussion about the Devonshire cream tea, and has a pop-up section in the middle. Conceptualisation The initial concept of the book began from my fascination with cookbooks, particularly vintage…
My Devonshire Fruit Scone
Makes about 6 medium scones Ingredients 350g self-raising flour, plus extra Pinch of salt 1 tsp. baking powder 85g cold unsalted butter, cubed 2 tbsp. caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 125ml milk 50ml buttermilk 1 tsp. vanilla extract (or paste) 50g sultanas, soaked in water Beaten egg to glaze Method Heat your oven to…
My Experience at the Small Press Publishers’ Fair 2017
I admit that before I went to Conway Hall in November 2017, I only had a very basic understanding of what a small press publisher actually was, let alone what kind of books and various other things they produced. Having been studying small press publishing for one of my modules last term, however, I felt…
Super Easy Veggie Chilli
One of my main goals this year at university is to cook more vegetarian meals for dinner. Although I’m not a huge fan of most vegetarian substitutes (like nuts), I’ve found the best way for me is just to substitute meat for more vegetables or pulses. The trick is to choose vegetables or pulses that actually…
My Attempt at a ‘Healthy’ Student Lunch
This recipe came from a combination of my experience working in a Deli kitchen over the summer, and a (probably short-lived) desire to eat healthier, vegetarian lunches at Uni. It’s pretty basic, a couscous salad with roasted butternut squash, but instead of normal couscous (because I find the texture a bit too mushy if eating…
Avocadon’t: A Manifesto
The Avocado…. The Millennial fruit… Overabundant and overexposed!! They dampen our palate with bland, expensive mush, the mascot of our Hipster generation™. Popular figures claim the avocado as the ultimate superfood, alongside quinoa and açai berries, forcing them into the Western consciousness as if they have not been in common use in their home countries…
And Then There Were Scone 