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…
County Spotlight: Lancashire
On November 27, 1295, King Edward I called the first elected officials from Lancashire to join him at Westminster to form the Model Parliament. And so, since 1996, people and businesses across the county mark the day as a celebration…
Pan Haggerty
While County Durham has panackelty, neighbours in Northumberland enjoy another regional dish that serves as either a side dish or as a tasty vegetarian supper. It’s a simple combination of potato, onion, and cheese. And it’s called pan haggerty. There’s…
Panackelty
Every region and just about every county in the British Isles has at least one local variation on a basic casserole. These recipes could often be adapted to use whatever vegetables and meat were on hand. Some used leftovers from…
Ready for St. Patrick’s Day: Colcannon
In honour of St. Patrick’s Day later this week, there will be various celebrations in Irish communities around the world, and various forms of “Irish food”. From green beer and yes, I’ve even been served green orange juice before (!)…