Tag Archives: potatoes

Of Grains, Pulses, Nuts, Seeds, Vegetables, Fruits . . .

Posted on February 5, 2015 by kayjayaitch

The Vegetarian Society defines a vegetarian as “Someone who lives on a diet of grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits with, or without, the use of dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat any meat, poultry, game, … Continue reading →

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St Patrick & The Demon In The Beer Cellar

Posted on March 16, 2014 by kayjayaitch

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually born in Britain. Many miracles have been attributed to the bishop, though his sainthood derives from his conversion of the Irish Celtic pagans to Christianity. He used the native shamrock as … Continue reading →

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The Thirties – A Decade Of Decadence

Posted on September 18, 2013 by kayjayaitch

The Thirties began in the wake of one of the most devastating financial disasters the world had ever known. Following the end of the first world war, the war to end all wars, the twenties became a time of wild … Continue reading →

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Variations On The Potato

Posted on March 18, 2013 by kayjayaitch

Potatoes have been a major part of the European diet since their introduction by Spanish Conquistadors from South America in the 17th Century. Ireland took to the tuber more readily at this time and due to an extended period of … Continue reading →

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Another Taste Of Scotland!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by kayjayaitch

In the course of writing up the National stuff I have probably spent more time on the cuisine of Scotland than that of England, N. Ireland and Wales put together! But then, why not? Kathleen Mackay Robertson was a native … Continue reading →

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The Great Norse Cod!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by kayjayaitch

For almost 200 years, from the end of the eighth century until the reign of Alfred the Great, Danish and Norwegian pirates harassed and looted the British coast, (though mainly the Scottish bit,) at will! And towards the end of … Continue reading →

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Regional England : Cornwall

Posted on March 29, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Long maligned abroad, British food and cooking is on the up. There has been a lot of bad press about ‘greasy-spoon’ restaurants and poorly produced fodder in recent years, but, as with any culture, traditions and values remain deeply rooted … Continue reading →

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St Patrick Of Ireland

Posted on March 16, 2012 by kayjayaitch

Each of the four countries that compose the United Kingdom have their own national saint. England has Saint George, (23rd April), Scotland Saint Andrew, (30th November), Wales Saint David (1st March) and Ireland Saint Patrick, (17th March). St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading →

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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

Posted on November 5, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Guy Fawkes & the Gunpowder Plot The conspirators : Thomas Bates, Robert Wintour, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guy Fawkes, Robert Catesby and Thomas Wintour Remember, remember, The fifth of November Gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason, Why … Continue reading →

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Those Other Fish That Aren’t Cod . . .

Posted on May 24, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Something Fishy for Friday Between the wars, as more fish were being gathered into the food chain through advances in large-scale trawling, more varied and cheaper fish began to appear in the fishmongers. Despite this, it was still seen as a … Continue reading →

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