The British Table: A New Look at the Traditional Cooking of England, Scotland, and Wales, written by Colman Andrews, features the best of British cooking with over 150 recipes, travel stories, historical notes, and beautiful photos. Well-known favorites such as Fish and Chips, Chicken Tikka Masala, Yorkshire Pudding, Cornish Pasties, and Eton Mess are paired alongside the…
Lemon Posset
Lemon Posset is a British dessert similar in consistency to a custard/panna cotta or pudding, but much easier with only 3 ingredients (cream, sugar, lemon) and less than 10 minutes of cooking time. It actually originated over 500 years ago during the Middle Ages as a layered milk-based drink formed with eggs and spiced wine, but has…
Welsh Rarebit (Welsh Cheese Toast) and the Fredericksburg Welsh Festival
We had a busy weekend in downtown Fredericksburg, VA last month! My dad attends classes at the LibertyTown Arts Workshop and the group took part in the Art Festival, Art Attack, on September 19th. He set up his easel and worked on his latest painting (of Evan!) on the sidewalk alongside many other artists and entertainers. After visiting my…
Universal Orlando Part 1 and Cornish Pasties (Cornish Pastry Filled with Beef and Vegetables)
While in Orlando at the end of April, we spent three days visiting Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure. Here are my posts so far on our trip: Epcot, Downtown Disney, and Magic Kingdom. While Orlando is known for its afternoon thunderstorms, we had all day showers during two of our visits to Universal….
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are a popular treat enjoyed on Good Friday in the United Kingdom. They are a sweet bread traditionally filled with currants or raisins and topped with a cross . I made the non-traditional Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns last year, but these Strawberry Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns take it a step…
Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns, also known as Good Friday Buns, are a British sweet bread associated with Good Friday. They often have dried fruit and may be seasoned with various spices, such as cinnamon. I made a chocolate chip variation. A cross is either cut into the dough or piped over the top. In an effort…
