Gilli Davies has forty years of experience providing cookery demonstrations in various contexts and has published over twenty books on food, including popular series on Welsh cuisine and organic produce. A national food judge for quality ingredients, restaurants and chefs, Gilli has written for and appeared extensively in the media, including radio and TV, with highlights such as the 10-part BBC series Tastes of Wales.

From pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and distinctive hot cross buns on Good Friday to a classic Christmas pudding, mark each celebration with a delicious English accompaniment by dipping into this selection of recipes.Recipes included: Bonfire Night Parkin, Christmas Pudding, Halloween Toffee, Harvest Pear, Hot Cross Buns, Mayday Elderflower Cordial, Mince Pies, Pancakes, Simnel Cake and Summer Pudding.