Sandra’s Taste of Britain – May 2013
To cook or not to cook? – that’s the question … Why on earth not? – that’s the answer!” – (Original/ Sandra!) I HAVE had a few requests for Scotch eggs, and on my checking, realized that I last featured it my second column … so a good 20 years ago! This is a very [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – April 2013
“The cook is a hand-craftsman, very much like a smith or a potter” – Nicolas Freeling EATING outside has always been popular, and many swear the same food tastes completely different outside. Picnics as such have been popular for many years, but it is thought the name is derived from a group in the [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – March 2013
“If your recipes are to be favoured …. prepare food that is meant to be savoured!” THERE SEEMS to so much coming up in Blighty for March, 1 – St David’s Day, 18th Mothering Sunday, St Patrick’s and early this year, 31st Easter. Since St Pats usually gets more attention I thought I would honour [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – February 2013
“Cooking is truly ‘art from the heart’” AH, VALENTINES DAY, no better way to reach the heart than my quote says than great food! One of my most popular requests of a recipe, has been my Lavender Pound Cake. I made this up years ago, and it was so popular when I had the tea [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – January 2013
IN HONOUR of Robbie Burn’s night events that will be going on, thought I would feature a really Scottish favourite that is often served. Originally it contained beef as well as chicken, so it could one included if you like. As usual with most of my soup I like to use the crock pot, it [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – December 2012
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of Love” – Mary Englebreit DURING MY recent trip back to England in September, all the pubs were advertising their Christmas Eve, Day and Boxing Day menus, and encouraging early booking. I understand that a lot of people do not cook anymore [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – September 2012
“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream” “The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded, and whack the hell out of a chicken. Bon Appetit! – Julia Child I ALWAYS admired Julia Child, she was such an inspiration, and I love these two quotes of her! She was a no [...]
A British Inspired Olympic Feast
THE BATTLE may be on for gold, gold, gold between the Aussies and the Brits, but it’s also a good excuse to settle back and watch the events unfold with a few tried and true British favourites. Westfield Burwood fresh food specialists share their tips for selecting and preparing the best produce and ingredients to [...]



