Will You Make Bara Brith for St. David’s Day?
The 1st of March is St. David’s Day, commemorating the patron saint of Wales. Now while…
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Real Bread Week
Looking back through British food history, you will find one constant. Whether used as bowl…
Let’s Have a Slice of Lardy Cake!
In this post, we enjoy a slice of a traditional British favourite, albeit one that…
Simnel Cake: For Mums or Easter?
Simnel cake – a fruitcake with distinctive marzipan decoration. Most places I see it mentioned…
National Baking Week
We are slap-bang in the middle of National Baking Week, but let’s face it; we…
Scotch Whisky – Great for Drinking and Cooking
The previous post explored Scottish salmon as part of our Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight…
Battenberg Cake
With its harlequin sponge and marzipan wrapping, Battenberg (or Battenburg) cake is a firm teatime…
Do You Know Your Eccles From Your Banbury?
Britain has a huge number of regional dishes, but it can be easy to confuse…
Maids of Honour – Henry VIII’s True Love?
On June 24, 1509, the young Henry Tudor was crowned King of England, just a…