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…
Toad in the Hole
Toad in the hole is one of those traditional British comfort foods whose name always…
Favouring Faversham
When it comes to visitors, much of East Kent is overshadowed by Canterbury. Not that…
Getting Medieval in the Kitchen
Some time ago, I received the book British Food: An Extraordinary Thousand Years of History by Colin…