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The Great Book of Yorkshire Puddings
Still, the guys do manage to dredge up some stunning and unusual traditional kitchen gear - and when they have a sale on, like now, it's well worth having a nose round the site.
Aside from the more traditional kitchen stuff, this book caught my fancy this morning. The Great Book of Yorkshire Puddings covers everything you ever wanted to know about Yorkshire pudding and then some. And it's on offer!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Stocking stuffer ideas: little gifts that make a big difference
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Royal Weddings: King Edward VII and Elizabeth of York
Royal Weddings: what began as an uneasy alliance to end the Wars of the Roses, turned into a surprisingly successful marriage and the beginnings of the Tudor dynasty.
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Celery Soup Recipe: Celery and Stilton Soup
A celery soup recipe for a cold winter day: Celery and Stilton Soup
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Split Pea Soup Recipes: Split Pea and Ham Soup
Split Pea and Ham Soup: Also known as London Particular, this split pea soup recipe is one of the best winter warmer recipes I know.
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Pea Soup Recipes: Green Pea Soup
Green Pea Soup: I don't have many pea soup recipes in my collection, but this green pea and mint soup is one of my favourites.
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Easy Potato Soup Recipe: Leek and Potato Soup
Another easy potato soup recipe! Leek and potato soup is just the thing after a long winter afternoon spent outdoors. Or you could turn it very classy with the addition of some Stilton cheese.
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Potato Soup Recipes: Easy Potato Soup
This easy potato soup - nothing more challenging than potato, onion and rosemary - is one of my all-time favourite potato soup recipes.
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Christmas in England: What's the Weather like?
Well, we very rarely have a White Christmas, that's for sure. There have only been a handful of years in the 20th century when England had a snowy Christmas.
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Cycling tours and gardens visit
We are a couple of Canadians in the 50's who are considering a self-guided cycling tour through English countryside. We are especially interested in visiting
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What Types of Transport Does England Have?
Most English people would probably answer NONE to that question, but then, England is a rather busy place. And being so busy, and having such a long history
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English Art in the 1800s: What did we draw?
During the Georgian and Regency periods, it was common for the sons of noble and well-to-do families to take a 'Grand Tour' of France, Italy and Greece,
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Five Important Events in the History of England
What are five important events in the history of England? Answer This is a very difficult question! England's had a very long, eventful history and picking
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England in 1066
What did England look like in 1066? Answer: Very different from today - that's for sure. There were far fewer people living in England, and large parts
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Transportation in the 1800s - the Dinner Scam
There's some talk about a scam that was fairly common I think with mailcoaches rather than stagecoaches. Namely, the driver had a racket going with various
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Bringing Pets to England
If moving to england, would cats have to be quarantined and for how long? Also, if horses were flown over would they be quarantined also and for how long?
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The Golden Hind and the dread pirate Sir Francis Drake
The Golden Hind: the ship that Sir Francis Drake sailed round the world and brought back to England laden with pirate treasure is now moored in Brixham harbour. (A replica of it, anyway.)
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Traditional Sausage Rolls
Puff pastry sausage rolls: ideal party food.
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Summer Pudding
Jewel coloured and luscious, Summer Pudding really is the Essence of Summer.
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Chelsea Buns: Fit for a King's Pleasure
Chelsea Buns: An 18th century creation beloved of two kings (and many commoners) that's still a treat today.
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Essentially England - Exploring English History and Traditional English Food
Essentially England: A goldmine of information for lovers of English history and traditional English food.
Top Ten Christmas Gifts for England Lovers
Top Ten Christmas gifts for England lovers: there's 6000 years of history to choose from!
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A to Z of Norman Castles in England
How many castles did the Normans build in England? And how many are still standing? Explore this A to Z of Norman castles in England!
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Norman Castles
An Englishman's home is his castle - but it needed William the Conqueror to bring Norman castles to England to start this tradition.
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Questions about England: Traditional English Food and Bearskin Hats
What is England's traditional food? And what is the hat of the Buckingham Palace guards called? Answer: Don't get me started on the food, or we'll never
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