Ask most people about Sir Walter Raleigh and they will know him as a soldier, explorer of the New World, and possible lover of Queen Elizabeth I. He introduced tobacco to England, and some say he also introduced the potato…
County Spotlight: Lincolnshire
October 1 marks Lincolnshire Day and so what better way to celebrate than with a spotlight on the county. In this post, we’ll offer a few suggestions for where to go and what to eat in what many know as…
Black Pudding: British Superfood?
Let’s be honest, it’s not just visitors to the United Kingdom who are both intrigued and horrified by the idea of black pudding. Most Brits fall firmly on one side of the fence or the other; they either love or…
Devilled Beef Kidneys
Offal provokes strong love it or hate it reactions among most people. Some are haunted by pieces of chewy liver for school dinner or the smell of their grandmother boiling tripe. Meanwhile, others relish the thought of a rich steak…
Coffee in the UK: A Brief History
We typically think of tea as the quintessential British beverage, but did you know that coffee has a pretty lengthy and interesting history in the UK? In this piece, we explore coffee and how it has played more of a…
Cawl – A Warming Welsh Stew for St. David’s Day
Just in time for St. David’s Day, we bring you the wonderfully warming dish known as cawl. The first use of cawl as a dish dates back to the 14th century. Historians believe that the word derives from the Latin…
Rye Bay Scallop Week 2019
As an island nation, Britain is blessed with an abundance of fresh seafood. From north to south, coastal communities celebrate their fishing heritage with annual festivals. And the town on Rye in East Sussex is no exception. Every February, the…
Orange Marmalade: A British Breakfast Tradition
We expect certain things on a traditional British breakfast table. A pot of tea. Fresh toast. And a jar of marmalade. It remains the favourite of Paddington Bear. Whether you prefer thick cut or thin cut, the tangy preserve has…
Here We Come A-Wassailing
It may be a new year, but that doesn’t mean the festive season is completely over. After all, those twelve days of Christmas run until the Eve of Epiphany on January 5. This means there is still time for celebration,…
Mulled Wine and a Smoking Bishop
It’s all well and good to have a huge array of Christmas food on offer for your guests, but you’ve got to have a drink as well. The usual tea, coffee, and something a bit stronger are good. However, on…