Samuel Pepys and the Stone Feasts
This is one of those historical English oddities that is just begging to be shared.…
Trout Wrapped in Bacon
Trout is a wonderfully versatile fish. As an island nation, if fish is mentioned, one…
Time for Cream Tea
The cream tea is quintessentially English. What could be better on a Sunday afternoon than…
The Mourne Mountains of Northern Ireland
In an upcoming series, we’ll be exploring the National Parks of Great Britain. But since…
Ready for St. Patrick’s Day: Colcannon
In honour of St. Patrick’s Day later this week, there will be various celebrations in…
History, Heritage, and Archaeology in Scotland
While Wales is celebrating a Year of Legends in 2017, Scotland has announced the Year…
Steak, Ale, and Mushroom… for National Pie Week
No country has made the pie into a source of national price as much as…
It’s A Year of Legends in Wales
2017 has been announced as the Year of Legends in Wales, making this the perfect…
Walking the Pilgrim’s Way on Kent’s North Downs
The South Downs, now a National Park, attracts many with its chalk landscapes and gentle…
Suet: What is it?
Recently chatting to an American friend, the topic of suet arose. Giving me an odd…