Soft, light, chewy, fruity and wonderfully aromatic, Panettone is Italy's world famous sweet bread that is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. But you don't have to limit yourself, you can enjoy this traditional Panettone all year long! Panettone is … Continue reading →
Bara Brith (Welsh Tea Bread)
Studded with plump raisins and currants soaked in tea and mingled with candied citrus peel and aromatic spices, Bara Brith is Wales' famous tea bread! What Is Bara Brith? It's been very rewarding connecting with the Welsh side of my ancestry as our family has traveled … Continue reading →
Black Currant Jam
Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more! You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Whether … Continue reading →
Irish Barmbrack (Báirín Breac)
This traditional Irish Barmbrack is destined to become a family favorite. Sliced, toasted and buttered, it is the ULTIMATE cinnamon raisin bread! Cinnamon raisin bread fans, get ready for the ultimate version of it! Barmbrack, also known as Barm Brack, is known in … Continue reading →
Traditional Eccles Cakes
Traditional Eccles Cakes Recipe One of Britain's most famous and beloved pastries, these traditional and authentic Eccles cakes are delightfully flaky and packed with a mixture of sweet currants, candied citrus peel and spices. Get ready to experience one of the most … Continue reading →
Traditional Welsh Cakes Recipe
Unforgettably flaky, tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that's punctuated with sweet currants and laced with a wonderful hint of mace, these Welsh cakes are simply irresistible! A very authentic and traditional Welsh Cakes recipe Unforgettably flaky, tender, … Continue reading →
BEST Traditional Mincemeat
If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone. But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →
Scottish Barley Pudding
During the seven years I lived in England, our family would visit Scotland almost every Summer, spending some time in Edinburgh and then traveling far and wide throughout the Scottish countryside. As I've been doing more genealogy work and tracing some ancestral lines many … Continue reading →
Traditional Spotted Dick (English Steamed Pudding)
Traditional Spotted Dick Recipe A quintessential British dessert, Spotted Dick represents everything that is delicious about traditional English cooking. Tender steamed pudding dotted with succulent currants is drizzled with a luxuriously rich and creamy vanilla custard. … Continue reading →