A Victoria Sponge (or Victoria Sandwich) is that most quintessential of all British afternoon tea cakes. It is hard to picture an afternoon tea without dainty sandwiches, scones, and a freshly-made Victoria Sandwich, two layers of delicate sponge with jam…
As a born and bred Maid of Kent, recipes from the Garden of England are near and dear to my heart. Not so long ago, generations of Londoners would spend their summers working in the hop fields or fruit orchards…
Cottage pie. Shepherd’s pie. There’s a difference. An important difference. Chances are you already know what that difference is, but confusing the two is guaranteed to rile us up over here at British Food and Travel. So in case you…
Following on from our recent post about the Lake District, it seems only right to share a decadently delicious dessert from the area. Time for some sticky toffee pudding. This British classic is not quite as old as you might…
Welcome to the third and final part of our Great British Beef Week. Hopefully, you’ve all been tucking into some delicious British beef, bearing the Red Tractor logo. So far, we have talked about the nutritional benefits of beef, and…
Welcome to part two of our three-part series for Great British Beef Week. Yesterday, we talked about the nutritional benefits of Britain’s favourite red meat. Today, we’ll be giving some tips about buying beef, and of course we’ll be sharing…
It’s that time of year! Yes, it’s Great British Beef Week, starting today, St. George’s Day. This annual event is now in its seventh year. Organized by the wonderful Ladies in Beef, a group of more than 150 beef producers, Great…
In a recent National Park Spotlight, British Food and Travel explored the beauty of the Lake District. Since we followed up our exploration of the Peak District with a recipe for Bakewell Pudding, when in the lakes, it’s time for…
Just in time for Easter, we’ve got a recipe that is so easy, the kids can make it while they’re off school. There are lots of traditional Easter dishes – hot cross buns, roast lamb, and so on. But these…
In the recent post about the Peak District National Park, one suggested local refreshment was the famed Bakewell Tart. Or is it a Bakewell Pudding? Like so many traditional recipes, there are disagreements about the origin of the dish, the…