The British Flapjack is different from the thick pancakes we know in North America. It is amazing comfort food dating back to the 1700s. Lots of flapjack recipes have been handed down from mother to daughter and ongoing debate about whether they should be crunchy or chewy. Some … [Read more...] about Traditional 3 Ingredient English Flapjack
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Scottish Mince and Tatties, Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
Mince and Tatties is a traditional Scottish Comfort food which is easy to prepare and a joy for all your fellow servants to enjoy downstairs at your Abbey. Scottish Mince and Tatties, Easy Weeknight Comfort Food Mince and Tatties is a traditional Scottish Comfort food … [Read more...] about Scottish Mince and Tatties, Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
The Amazing Flavours of Yorkshire Parkin
Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated across the United Kingdom marking the failed attempt of Guy Fawkes to blow up English Parliament on November 5, 1605. Parkin holds court as traditional favorite for Guy Fawkes Day in the UK. Guy was from Yorkshire, hence the name. It is a moist … [Read more...] about The Amazing Flavours of Yorkshire Parkin
Psychic Irish Barmbrack
Barmbrack is a traditional Irish bread. Barmbrack means "speckled loaf" in Gaelic. It is baked in either a loaf pan or cake pan depending on your family tradition. The brack foretells the future. Baked with charms, a piece is served to each member of the family, and your … [Read more...] about Psychic Irish Barmbrack
Spooky Soul Cakes, The Original Halloween Treat
Trick or Treating originated in Britain and Ireland. Children and the poor would go "souling", going door-to-door singing songs on All Soul's Day (Nov. 2), saying prayers for homeowners, and performing other tasks to receive a soul cake a spiced biscuit. A soul! A soul! A … [Read more...] about Spooky Soul Cakes, The Original Halloween Treat
