Join acclaimed author Letitia Clark and food writer Molly Tait-Hyland at Thyme this May as they explore the history, artistry, and dishes that have inspired her new book, For the Love of Lemons. Letitia’s third cookbook is both a very personal and practical exploration of the much-loved fruit; from the first lemon Letitia fell in love with (plastic, reminiscent of a bath toy) to how to infuse lemon in coffee. The recipes are influenced by her childhood in rural Devon, knowledge and food shared in London kitchens, and the bright flavours of Sardinia - where she now lives. Think creamy lemon linguine; chicken, honey and preserved lemon tagine, and elderflower and lemon iced buns.
Included in the ticket price is a welcome refreshment and a two-course lunch in the Ox Barn. Following the talk, there will be time for an audience Q&A and a book signing with Letitia.
10.00-10.30am - Guest Arrival
10.30-11.30am - Talk
11.30am-12pm - Audience Q&A and Book Signing
12pm onwards - Lunch
*Talk and Ox Barn lunch ticket (£50) includes access to the talk, welcome refreshment and a two-course lunch in the Ox Barn (prix fixe menu). Guests may be seated on a communal table - if you have a seating preference, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you on the day.
Letitia Clark
Originally from Devon, Letitia Clark is a highly commended food writer (Guild of Food Writers 2021), illustrator and chef. She studied English Literature at Durham University and completed her masters in Edinburgh, where she discovered the buttery and haggis. After spending most of her time in the library reading Nigella, she decided to pursue cooking, attending Leith’s before working in some of London’s top restaurants, including Spring, Morito and The Dock Kitchen.
In 2017 she moved from London to Sardinia and began writing, drawing and cooking full-time, as well as teaching English. She is now the author of four cookbooks: Bitter Honey (2020), La Vita è Dolce (2021), Wild Figs and Fennel (2024) and For the Love of Lemons (2025). She lives in Sardinia with her husband and young son, where she writes, teaches and hosts cooking classes, as well as continuing her work as an illustrator.
Photo by Sara Montalbano.
Molly Tait-Hyland
Molly is a writer and editor. For eight years, she worked as contributing editor on the Observer Food Monthly, writing, editing and commissioning. She has also contributed to publications such as Guardian Feast and the Observer Magazine, and is part way through a Master's in Food Policy at City, University of London. She lives in the Cotswolds with her husband Charlie Hibbert, Chef Director at Thyme, and their daughter Florence.
For the Love of Lemons
Seamlessly weaving history, anecdote, and stories, as well as ways to use lemons outside the kitchen, bestselling author Letitia Clark dives into the enchanting world of lemons with a vibrant collection of Italian-inspired recipes that includes dishes such as Lemony Burrata with Spring Vegetables and Pistachio Pesto, Creamy Lemon and Mascarpone Carbonara, Chicken with Lemon, Saffron and Artichokes and Lemon Tiramisu. Complete with beautiful location photography throughout, it showcases the unrivalled ability of lemons to bring freshness and zing to your cooking.
“For The Love of Lemons is a joy to read and to cook from.” - Stanley Tucci