One of the most famous of the traditional British puds, a bowl of spotted dick with custard is proper comfort food. A tasty combination of suet dough, currants or other dried fruit, and lemon juice, it’s not too sweet but…
Seasonal Specialities: The Mince Pie
In just a few weeks, children around the country will no doubt be following the age-old tradition of putting out a treat for Father Christmas before they go to bed. And many of them will probably be leaving a glass…
Suet: What is it?
Recently chatting to an American friend, the topic of suet arose. Giving me an odd glance, she pointed to the suet cakes she hangs in her garden for the birds and asked what was so different about English suet? She…