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,…
Category: Recipes
Let’s Have a Slice of Lardy Cake!
In this post, we enjoy a slice of a traditional British favourite, albeit one that…
Ever Heard of Fidget Pie?
Fidget pie… following in the tradition of so many British dishes with creative names that…
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…
Seasonal Specialities: The Mince Pie
In just a few weeks, children around the country will no doubt be following the…
British Tomato Fortnight
It is time to celebrate what to me is one of the ultimate signs of…
Simnel Cake: For Mums or Easter?
Simnel cake – a fruitcake with distinctive marzipan decoration. Most places I see it mentioned…
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Cordials
Ask most people about Sir Walter Raleigh and they will know him as a soldier,…
Devilled Beef Kidneys
Offal provokes strong love it or hate it reactions among most people. Some are haunted…