Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Mincemeat
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Ring in the New Year with a Classic British Appetizer: Scotch Eggs
This New Year's Eve, welcome the new year with a tasty classic - Scotch eggs. These savory hard boiled eggs wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs are a staple on pub menus across the United Kingdom. Their rich flavor and texture make them an ideal appetizer for your New Year's … [Read more...] about Ring in the New Year with a Classic British Appetizer: Scotch Eggs
Traditional Bonfire Toffee
First created in the late 17th century, Bonfire toffee, or claggan to the Scots, is a sweet hard brittle toffee treat. The taste is similar to butterscotch. It has connections with both Halloween and Bonfire Night, aka Guy Fawkes Day on November 5th. Bonfire Night marks the … [Read more...] about Traditional Bonfire Toffee
English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
Bubble and Squeak is so called because of the noises it makes whilst frying in the pan. It is a traditional English dish made from the leftovers of Sunday dinner or Christmas dinner, with the main ingredient being the leftover potatoes and cabbage, though most vegetables can be … [Read more...] about English Makeover Bubble and Squeak
Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
To make traditional fondue you simply need two types of Swiss cheese (Gruyère and Emmenthal) and dry white wine. You can use whatever aged cheese is available, but they should ideally less than a year old. Swiss fondue is served with crusty bread, period. The bread should be … [Read more...] about Simply Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
