A Taste of Kent – Gypsy Tart
If you grew up on the North Downs, in Thanet, or elsewhere in the Garden…
Category: Food History
Maids of Honour – Henry VIII’s True Love?
On June 24, 1509, the young Henry Tudor was crowned King of England, just a…
Hot Cross Buns for Easter
As Good Friday draws near, we pay tribute to a seasonal favourite with a long…
The British Gin Revival
If you’ve been in any restaurant or bar in the last few years you’ve probably…
Britain’s Love Affair with the Kipper
I almost missed it. After exploring Whitby Abbey and the fascinating St. Mary’s Church, I…
Syllabub – The Simple English Dessert
Creamy frothy syllabub was a firm favourite in English cuisine from the 1500s to the…
The Oat – The Heart of Scottish Food
“Oats: A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland appears…
Fit For a Queen: Coronation Chicken
June 2, 1953. Coronation Day for Queen Elizabeth II. It was a day of street…
Shortbread
A perfect combination of butter flavour and crumbly texture, shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit…
Welsh Rarebit – Not Just Cheese on Toast
Many think it is mere cheese on toast, but Welsh Rarebit is so much more.…