Paul Hartley coaxes, crafts and conjures 40 stunning sweet-tinged dishes from this golden kitchen elixir, the iconic store-cupboard staple loved by pancake flippers the world over. This is a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury treats which reflects the true versatility of this slow-flowing family favourite. Vintage archive images, together with a gloop of trivial tales, syrup specifics and magical moments from a glittering 125-year history, gild this very fine recipe collection.

Paul Hartley is the author of The Marmite Cookbook, The Lea & Perrins Cookbook, The Colman’s Mustard Cookbook, The Heinz Tomato Ketchup Cookbook and The HP Sauce Cookbook. He is a gifted food writer and a talented chef. In a past life he has run European-style caf-bars in London and an award-winning country pub in deepest Somer