Sandra’s Taste of Britain – May 2012
“To eat is human; to digest, divine” – Charles T Copeland I RECENTLY hosted a tea party for some of my British friends (… five English, and one Scot!!!) and we had a good old natter and chin wag; it’s so traditional, we’ve all been over here for years but still enjoy the custom! [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – April 2012
“I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips Straining upon the start. The game’s afoot. Follow your spirit, and, upon this charge Cry God for Harry, England and St George” William Shakespeare, Henry V AAAH TO be in England now that Spring is here … not sure if that is the same anymore [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – March 2012
MARCH gets to be a busy holiday month, with St David’s Day for the Welsh, St Patrick’s Day for the Irish, and Mother’s day for … well Mums! I couldn’t think of what to feature that could honour all, so decided to update one of my favourite recipes which was published a few years back, [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – February 2012
“In cooking, as in all the arts, simplicity is the sign of perfection” – Curmonsky VEGETABLES WERE brought to England by the Romans, and vegetable-soup pottages were an important part of the diet of poor and rich alike, although the poor would have had more vegetables as they were easily grown and meat was often [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – January 2012
TWO SPECIAL times in January the Scots really celebrate, the first of course being Hogmanay, and the second Robbie Burns Night. I couldn’t possibly attempt to give advice or recipe for the Haggis (which really is good!) and I have been trying to find the correct recipe for “Neeps and Tatties”, which basically is a [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – December 2011
“I shall strongly recommend to all cooks of either sex, to keep their stomachs free from strong liquors till after dinner, and their Noses from snuff” – Clermont 1776 NOT A BAD idea I guess, but the sips of plonk can help when facing the huge task of preparing the Christmas dinner! I still [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – November 2011
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out outside!” – Mark Twain I JUST enjoyed a cheddar cheese sandwich with Branstons, sort of a mini Ploughmans, luverly. Relishes are an important part of adding to food, and there are so many [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – October 2011
“A woman should never been seen eating or drinking, unless it be lobster salad and Champagne, the only true feminine & becoming viands” – Lord Byron 1788-1824 WELL IT SHOWS times change, however if there had to be limitations I guess lobster and champagne aren’t too bad!!! Even though I have lived a wonderful life [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – September 2011
“God bless us all an mak’ us able To ate all and stuff what’s on the table” – Traditional I REALISED that it has been a while since I featured a vegetable dish, although it’s usually served with just about every meal. I often forget about serving veggies such as parsnips, cooked celery, and cauliflower, [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – August 2011
“Beautiful soup! Who cares for fish, game or any other dish? Who would not give all else for two pennyworth only of beautiful soup?” – Lewis Carroll I AGREE, I just love soups any time. In the Victorian times on, it was always served as a first course, I think in the hopes of [...]
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