Author Elaine Lemm

It's green and hairy but the gooseberry must not be allowed to disappear, says Elaine Lemm

Three ingredients and 10 minutes of your time is all it takes to make a tangy, refreshing lemon posset. A perfect summer dessert from our food writer Elaine Lemm.

There has been something of a quiet and slow change taking place in railway stations around Yorkshire. Remember the old station buffets, the slightly grubby bars filled with their transitory customers waiting...

Cauliflower Cheese makes the most of great British cauliflowers which are not only cheap, nutritious and also available almost year round.

Cutting through Flaxton village, near York in an attempt to avoid traffic congestion on the ring road I came across the Blacksmiths Arms. With its typical village pub appeal, I vowed to go back. I did and came...

What is lovelier than crisp, golden brown, roast potatoes straight from the oven? Making the perfect roast potatoes isn't as difficult as some think, just look how easy this recipe is.

Surviving in the restaurant trade is not easy, but Elaine Lemm finds the secret to success at Delrio’s.

If you ever thought baking complicated, then try making flapjack. It is the easiest of tray bakes ever. Below is the basic flapjack recipe using just oats, golden syrup, butter and seasoning.

Currently, 80 per cent of British bread is made using what is known as the Chorleywood method; an industrialised process introduced in 1961 which creates a uniform, cheap, soft and reasonably long life...

Opening a new restaurant is a daunting prospect for even the most experienced restaurateur. It takes guts and a heap of courage. There are many though who even without qualification or experience will...