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…
Scotch Whisky – Great for Drinking and Cooking
The previous post explored Scottish salmon as part of our Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight series. But, as you all know, you can’t discuss the cuisine of the Highlands without mentioning whisky. So in this post, we take a look…
Scottish Salmon
The waters in and around Scotland are teeming with life, and a good deal of it ends up on our dinner plates. Shellfish, herring, lobster – some of the finest in the world is caught in Scotland. But one of…
Battenberg Cake
With its harlequin sponge and marzipan wrapping, Battenberg (or Battenburg) cake is a firm teatime favourite in the UK. It is also surprisingly easy to make. As for where it originated, that’s not quite so easy. Battenberg cake is made…
Do You Know Your Eccles From Your Banbury?
Britain has a huge number of regional dishes, but it can be easy to confuse some of them. For instance, you might be familiar with the Eccles cake, a small pastry case filled with spiced dried fruit. But do you…
A Taste of Kent – Gypsy Tart
If you grew up on the North Downs, in Thanet, or elsewhere in the Garden of England, you have no doubt eaten gypsy tart at least once. For a long time, it seemed to be a school dinner staple. But…
Maids of Honour – Henry VIII’s True Love?
On June 24, 1509, the young Henry Tudor was crowned King of England, just a few days shy of his 18th birthday. During his reign, the country underwent many changes. Perhaps most notably, we broke away from the Catholic church…
Great British Beef Week 2018
It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate all things beefy. Thanks to Ladies in Beef, let’s enjoy Great British Beef Week 2018. And this year is all the more special because Ladies in Beef co-founder Minette Batters…