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…
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…
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…
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…
Make Your Own Worcestershire Sauce
Worcestershire sauce. Darkly hued. Tangy. Frequently mispronounced by non-Brits. A great addition to soups, stews, scrambled eggs, roast beef… you name it, a dash of the W can add a splash of rich, spicy flavor. So why not make your…
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.…
Eton Mess – the Perfect Dessert for the Great British Summer
It may not feel like it with the oddly unseasonable weather we’ve had this May, but summer is coming. And you can’t have British summer without strawberries and cream. Now if you’re like me, strawberries and cream is a little…