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…
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…
Grab a Buttie. It’s Sandwich Time!
It’s time to celebrate one of the great British culinary inventions – the sandwich. This year’s British Sandwich Week runs from 22nd to 28th May. Who knew that several hundred years ago, a quick decision to put some meat between…
The Perfect Cuppa – National Tea Day
No matter where you go in the world, a Brit can be sure of one thing. People will assume that you drink tea. It’s one of the ultimate stereotypes of Britishness – afternoon tea. And the ultimate chance to celebrate…
Real Bread Week
Looking back through British food history, you will find one constant. Whether used as bowl for pottage, torn off in chunks and eaten with cheese, or used as the basis for a sandwich, bread has had an undeniable place in…
Trifle: A Traditional Favourite for Christmas or Any Time
It may have gone out of fashion in some households, but a good trifle is a tasty delight that makes any day feel extra festive. It can be made quickly enough to serve for a special dessert during the week.…
Ever Heard of Fidget Pie?
Fidget pie… following in the tradition of so many British dishes with creative names that make you wonder how they came about. Yet this traditional Shropshire favourite was, until recently, not really a favourite at all. Few had heard of…
Spotted Dick: What It Is And How To Make It
One of the most famous of the traditional British puds, a bowl of spotted dick with custard is proper comfort food. A tasty combination of suet dough, currants or other dried fruit, and lemon juice, it’s not too sweet but…
Seasonal Specialities: The Mince Pie
In just a few weeks, children around the country will no doubt be following the age-old tradition of putting out a treat for Father Christmas before they go to bed. And many of them will probably be leaving a glass…