Regency beverages

The Regent's or George the Fourth's Punch

Prinny's own recipe for a delightfully refreshing punch.

The Story Behind A Proper Cup of Coffee

The history of and detailed instructions for...

Lemon Acid

In an age dominated by "instant" and ready made food, it is amusing to find advertisements, like the following, from the May, 1814 issue of Ackerman's Repository, for early forms of "fast food". I...

Raspberry Vinegar - A Recipe

Great in drinks or on salad!

A Passion for Hot Chocolate

A short history of Cocoa in the 18th century.

Here We Come A Wassailing

Christmas in the novels and a recipe for Wassail.