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British & Irish Food August 2012 Archive

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Something for the Weekend - Beetroot and Chocolate Cake

Friday August 31, 2012
I'm having something of a beetroot fest this week. Beetroot is unquestionably one of my favourite vegetables not least, because like rhubarb, it is so incredibly versatile in the kitchen. ... Read More

September and Time for Fat Succulent Bi-Valves

Tuesday August 28, 2012
As August gives way to September, it means there's finally an R' in the month after 4 without. Why is that significant? Because those months, September to April, ... Read More

Something for a Bank Holiday (Almost Meat Free) Monday - Tomato Tart

Monday August 27, 2012
Something for the Weekend, and this is Bank Holiday Weekend, offers you, My Favourite Tomato Tart Recipe. The anchovies are optional. . Favourite Tomato Tart Recipe is easily one ... Read More

Bank Holiday Weather - Don't You Just Love it?

Sunday August 26, 2012

The Last Drop of Summer and a Pimm's

Saturday August 25, 2012
Pimm's It is almost the last day of August (big sigh) and the summer is slipping away, before it was even here. How did it go so fast? This is a ... Read More

You Are Not Going to Like This ....

Thursday August 23, 2012
As we head towards the last bank holiday weekend of the year, it means autumn will soon be upon us and guess what follows that.... Christmas. It is never too ... Read More

Forgotten Foods - Soft, Buttery Crumpets

Monday August 20, 2012
English Crumpets I never know I have forgotten something, until I remember I have forgotten (sound familiar?). Pottering round the village shop I saw a packet of crumpets and ... Read More

Meat Free Monday - Cheese and Leek Soufflé

Monday August 20, 2012
This week's Meat Free Monday Recipe I always love a souffle, it sits comfortably as a starter or a main if made a little larger and served with a salad. If ... Read More

Need Inspiration this Weekend? Catherine Hill has the Answers

Friday August 17, 2012
Whether you are gathering a few friends or family together, or away on a self-catering break, weekend cooking makes demands. Often the last thing you will want to do is ... Read More

Regional British Food - The Northumbrian Coast

Thursday August 16, 2012
The Northumberland coastline has to be one of the most beautiful in the UK, so not surprising it is designated as a region of outstanding beauty. It is not an ... Read More

Bubble and Squeak - Food of the Gods

Tuesday August 14, 2012
Following a big Sunday Lunch I had quite a lot of leftover veggies lurking in the fridge yesterday, not for long though. They were all tipped into melted butter in ... Read More

Meat Free Monday - 5 Easy Ways with Ripe Tomatoes

Monday August 13, 2012
This week's Meat Free Monday Recipe Quick Easy Tomato Recipes Perfect for a Summer's Meat Free Monday Stay up to date with British Food by signing up for my Weekly Newsletter or ... Read More

Something for the Weekend - Baked Egg Custard

Saturday August 11, 2012
One of my fondest childhood 'cooking' memories; my mum making a Baked Egg Custard Tart. It was, and still is one of my favorite British foods. Baked Egg Custard, or ... Read More

Game on for the Glorious 12th

Saturday August 11, 2012
Red Grouse Tomorrow is August 12th which is better known as the Glorious 12th - the official start of the Game season. The Glorious 12th opens with grouse shooting ... Read More

Video of the Week - Lemon Posset Pudding

Friday August 10, 2012
Lemon Posset must truly be one of the easiest pudding to make, just a few simple ingredients; lemon, cream and honey, plus it is made in seconds. Lemon Posset Video ... Read More

A Tea Taster - Just My Cup of Tea

Friday August 10, 2012
With over 160 million cups of tea drunk daily in the UK, have you ever wondered how the tea ends up in the packet, or in the bag? I have. ... Read More

A Very Summery Tart - Smoked Salmon and British Peas

Tuesday August 7, 2012
A flash of summer with this quick and easy, Salmon and Dill Tart with Fresh British Peas. Smoked Salmon and Dill Tarts with British Peas Recipe courtesy of British Peas Stay ... Read More

Meat Free Monday - Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Monday August 6, 2012
This week's Meat Free Monday Recipe Wild Mushroom Lasagna Stay up to date with British Food by signing up for my Weekly Newsletter. Become a fan of British Food on Facebook.Join ... Read More

Fancy Cooking this Weekend? Cookery Videos on British Food

Friday August 3, 2012
Not sure what to cook this weekend, then take a look at my new list of videos and step-by-step tutorials for a little inspiration. Choose from the collection of favourite ... Read More

Berry Delicious - Easy Summer Berry Recipes

Thursday August 2, 2012
When the sun shines and everyone is looking for easy summer food, what could be easier and more delicious, than berry recipes which make the most of summer fruit. 10 ... Read More

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