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Tag Archives: traditional
York : Walk The Walls
York is one of the oldest cities in England, and it is said that to visit York is to experience a thousand years of history : the history of York is the history of England. The slideshow above follows the … Continue reading
Posted in Counties Of England
Tagged baking, ginger, Toad-in-the-Hole, traditional, York, Yorkshire Pudding
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Make Your Own English Country Wine
A glass of home-made Country wine is a tradition of old English hospitality that stretches back centuries. Forget grapes! Despite being universally accepted as the most reliable fruit for winemaking, grapes do not fare well in England. Therefore the juices … Continue reading
Posted in The Evolution Of . . .
Tagged Christmas, fruit, garden, traditional, vegetables
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Feast Your Eyes . . . On Mince Pies
Mincemeat, that quintessentially English pie filling consisting of chopped, spiced fruits flavoured with sherry, brandy and to be honest any other booze you may have lying around! Widely popular in the UK, it is traditionally served as pies around Christmas … Continue reading
The Art Of Feathering
These images and recipes come from the booklet shown opposite which dates back to somewhere about the late fifties. Despite being a promotional tool for Stork margarine it nevertheless contains some interesting insights into what would then have been basic … Continue reading
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
The name is a bit of a jaw-cracker but Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin was probably the first food critic. Born in the town of Belley, where the Rhône River separates France from Savoy to a family of lawyers, he studied law, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity Cooks
Tagged cake, cheese, France, Philosophie de gout, savarin mould, traditional
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Lady Maclean – The Lady Writer
Celebrity Cooks come in many guises, but Lady Veronica Maclean was something of an enigma, a one off. In the archive I came across a book entitled ‘Lady Maclean’s Diplomatic Dishes’ , dated 1975, and began to look into it. … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity Cooks, Scotland
Tagged aristocratic, diplomatic, socialite, traditional
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The Haggis : Variations On A Theme
Burns Night is once more upon us and that most revered of Scottish foods, the haggis, that jewel in the crown of the Scottish kitchen, once more comes to the fore. It will take centre stage at many a traditional … Continue reading
The Danish Experience
Denmark is a country in Scandinavia, somewhat southwest of Sweden and south of Norway with northern Germany as its southern border made famous by its ubiquitous pastries. The United Kingdom of Denmark shares strong cultural and linguistic links with its … Continue reading
The Polish Experience
Polish cuisine has been crafted over the centuries by an influx of merchants from Madrid, Paris, Genoa and Florence, to name but a few. Influences from the cuisines of surrounding countries have helped Poland to develop its own distinctive cuisine. … Continue reading
The Pakistani Experience
Since the middle of the 20th century the curry has spread throughout the world, influencing the taste of many countries, moving ever further from its humble colloquial origins to become an increasingly popular international fusion cuisine. Following on from India … Continue reading
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