This fantastic History of English Puddings was created by J Homersham. See a big version here. J is a creator of cartoons and comics, including the pun-laden Pint of Titter and Chuckle Sandwich. See more of her work.  J was inspired by Mary Norwak's book, English Puddings, an 80s classic on English culinary history. J's history begins with the Roman introduction of new fruits. There's a roam through Saxon . . .

As I opened the local paper and saw my engagement announced in heavy bold lettering, I realised things had gone too far. There, in a rose-bordered box surrounded by the obituaries of the passably famous, were the words ‘Forever Bound'. I gulped. It wasn't that I was experiencing pre-wedding jitters. In part, I was concerned because I had received the offending item on my birthday in an anonymous brown envelope. The . . .