This weekend people from Belfast to Boston will be wearing green in celebration of all things Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated as far afield as Australia and it’s said that everyone claims to be a little bit Irish on…
Make a Classic for British Pie Week: Steak and Kidney
British Pie Week 2024 is underway, meaning it’s a celebration of all things encased in pastry for the next seven days. The British Pie Awards will be taking place this week and their website has all the info you could…
Will You Make Bara Brith for St. David’s Day?
The 1st of March is St. David’s Day, commemorating the patron saint of Wales. Now while most people know that St, Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland,and recognize St. George for killing a dragon, St. David remains less well-known. So…
Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Do You Know Why?
In some parts of the world, it is Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. But here in the UK, it’s Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day. So get out the frying pan and flip (or if you’re feeling adventurous – toss) those…
What You Need to Know About Celebrating Burns Night
This week, people will be raising a toast to Scotland’s greatest poet. They will hold celebrations not just in Scotland but around the world. In preparation for Burns Night, we take a look at the celebration’s namesake and explore exactly…
Have You Tried an Abernethy Biscuit?
You can’t have a cup of tea without a biscuit or two for dunking purposes. And we Brits have created a plethora of biscuits to enjoy with our cuppa. Custard creams, Hob Nobs, and digestives are among my favourites, but…
Make the Most of Sweet British Cherries!
Have you enjoyed any fresh homegrown cherries yet this summer? If not, you are missing out. According to experts, this year’s crop promises to be some of the tastiest, juiciest fruit that growers have seen in a while. British fruit…
What Could Be Better Than Whisky and Scotland’s Waterways?
It’s no surprise that in Gaelic, the word “whisky” loosely translates to “water of life”. This beloved spirit is an integral part of their cultural heritage. And while there is disagreement on whether whisky was invented in Ireland or Scotland,…
A Taste of Kent: Lenten Pudding
In honor of British Food Fortnight, and realising that it’s been a while since I’ve tried a new traditional recipe, here’s something a little different – a Kentish Lenten pudding. This dish has a number of different names. You might…
Say Cheers to Beer Day Britain
Blessings of your heart, you brew good ale. – William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona Beer Day Britain Beer Day Britain launched in 2015 as a celebration of… you’ve guessed it… British beer. It is an annual event held on…