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Audrey Kinnear
Oct 6, 20233 min read
The History of Crumpets
What is it? A crumpet is a fluffy and spongy British bread product with a distinctive porous texture, often enjoyed toasted and topped...
Audrey Kinnear
Aug 20, 20233 min read
Queen of Puddings
What is it? Queen of Puddings is a classic British dessert featuring layers of custard, red berry jam, and a meringue topping. History...
Audrey Kinnear
Jul 8, 20233 min read
The History of the Chelsea Bun
What is it? A Chelsea bun is a traditional British pastry characterized by its sweet, spiral shape, filled with a sticky mixture of...
Audrey Kinnear
Jun 21, 20232 min read
The History of the Scone
History: The extensive history of British scones dates back centuries to the Celtic lands of Scotland. It was here in the 1500s that...
Audrey Kinnear
Jun 11, 20232 min read
The History of Rhubarb Crumble
What is it? Rhubarb Crumble is a traditional British dish that consists of a sweet Rhubarb filling and a crunchy crumble topping. History...
Audrey Kinnear
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Madeira Cake: A Rich History
What is it? Madeira Cake is a dense sponge cake that is made with butter, sugar, flour, eggs, lemon zest and ground almonds. This cake is...
Audrey Kinnear
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Apple Crumble: The History of Food Rationing in World War II
What is it? Apple crumble is a traditional British dessert that consists of a baked spiced apple mixture topped with a crunchy mixture of...
Audrey Kinnear
Nov 14, 20223 min read
The History of Shepherd's Pie
What is it? Shepherd's pie is a traditional Irish dish that consists of a layer of meat and vegetable filling topped with mashed potatoes...
Audrey Kinnear
Oct 4, 20222 min read
The History of Eton Mess
What is It? Eton Mess is a classic British dessert consisting of a crushed mixture of fruit (usually berries), meriangue, whipped cream,...
Audrey Kinnear
Aug 5, 20222 min read
The Origins of the Victoria Sponge Cake
What is it? A Victoria sponge cake is a dessert made up of two layers of plain sponge encasing a layer of jam and either buttercream or...
Audrey Kinnear
Jul 15, 20222 min read
The Beginnings of the Bakewell Tart
What is it? The Bakewell Tart is a shortcrust sweet tart consisting of a layer of jam, an almond frangipane filling, and is topped with...
Audrey Kinnear
Jun 14, 20223 min read
A History of the Hot Cross Bun
What is it? The Hot Cross Bun is a sweet bun often containing spices, and candied peel, and is topped with its distinguishing...
Audrey Kinnear
Apr 30, 20223 min read
A Chronicle of the Cornish Pasty
What is it? Often categorized as a pot pie without a pot, the Cornish pasty is a savory dish consisting of meat, potatoes, and other...
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