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British Baked Banana Pudding

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This traditional British pudding has a luscious velvet feel in your mouth which can be enjoyed hot or cold.  If you can't make banana bread fast enough to use up your overripe bananas, here is a great recipe which uses 5 ripe bananas. … [Read more...] about British Baked Banana Pudding

The Best Victoria Sandwich

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Victoria Sandwich or sponge is a staple of English baking.  You will often see this cake sitting on a table nearby in period films during tea time. There is not  much variation in the actual recipe itself, but a few tips are helpful in creating the best result. What better … [Read more...] about The Best Victoria Sandwich

Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband

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A test of their baking skill, young lasses of Lancashire baked this cake for their betrothed as a gesture of  love, care and friendship, as part of courtship.  A bit of food trivia, a courting cake was presented to William and Kate before their nuptials. … [Read more...] about Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband

Typsy Laird, the Scottish Trifle

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Typsy Laird is the Sottish version of the English trifle. It can be served anytime of the year, but is traditionally enjoyed on Hogmanay (New Years) and as part of a Robert Burns Supper. You can make a non alcoholic version using fruit juice to soak the biscuits. … [Read more...] about Typsy Laird, the Scottish Trifle