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…
We Brits love our gardens. They are our private oasis from the chaos of the outside world. We may not all have acres of land to style, but even a postage-stamp sized plot can become something quite beautiful. This May,…
Seventy years ago, on 9th May, 1951, the Lake District was named an official National Park of Great Britain. It was the second area of the country to be designated a National Park, the Peak District being the first. We…
Earth Day is here again, but by now we all know the importance of protecting our planet every day, not just in April. So we are sharing some of our favourite eco-friendly British buys as well as some recommended reads…
This month, April 16th to be precise, marks the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. Also known as the Battle of Drummossie, it was the final battle of the “Forty-five Rebellion”. Bonnie Prince Charlie led an army of Jacobites…
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Peak District, the first of the National Parks of Great Britain. We’re showcasing some of the highlights, uncovering a few of those special places, and sharing tips on when to visit, where…
In this post, we enjoy a slice of a traditional British favourite, albeit one that might make modern health food fanatics faint. Give a cheer for lardy cake! Lardy cake is an enriched yeasted cake, made by taking bread dough…
Spring is in the air and hopefully we’ll soon be enjoying sunny days and the great outdoors. Since the beach and spring have been on my mind, here are a few British buys for this month that conjure up the…
The 5th of March is Cornwall Day and so what better way to celebrate than to share some of the treasures of this beautiful UK county with you. Cornwall Day The person behind Cornwall Day being celebrated on March 5th…
Fidget pie… following in the tradition of so many British dishes with creative names that make you wonder how they came about. Yet this traditional Shropshire favourite was, until recently, not really a favourite at all. Few had heard of…