The England Blog

Nov 21, Traditional English Recipes

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Want to cook Sunday lunch like grandma used to? Find out here how to prepare traditional English recipes, the Classics of English Cookery

Nov 21, Bread Sauce - Great with Chicken or Turkey

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:05:44 GMT

One of England's great sauces, Bread Sauce is traditionally served with roast chicken or the Christmas turkey.

Nov 21, Afternoon Tea - A Perfect End to any Afternoon...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:56:54 GMT

Refresh and revive yourself after a hard day's sightseeing or end the day in style with the perfect afternoon tea.

Nov 21, Crumpets - delicious with tea!

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:51:24 GMT

Crumpets: serve with cold, rainy weather, lashings of butter and a pot of fresh tea. Or top with cheese and grill for the fastest supper ever!

Nov 21, England Travel Tips

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:24:26 GMT

A successful trip starts with good preparation. Find England travel tips and useful facts about England in this section of the site.

Nov 20, Lemon Curd

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:48:21 GMT

A luscious, lemony filling or spread - traditionally made lemon curd is a great kitchen standby!

Nov 20, Sausage Rolls

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:09 GMT

Picnic food or party food? With a litte variation in wrapping, sausage rolls can be both!

Nov 20, Christmas Chocolates - Decorations, Treats, and Gifts in One

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:37:37 GMT

In England, Christmas would not be Christmas without Christmas chocolates. But Christmas chocolates are not just wonderful to eat ... they make great Christmas presents, too.

Nov 19, Christmas in England

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:12:43 GMT

Send your wish list up the chimney, feed Santa's reindeer and make sure your stockings are big enough .... a traditional Christmas in England starts early and offers more than just food

Nov 15, Christmas stockings and stocking filler ideas

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:26:03 GMT

Selecting small, unusual gifts to fill Christmas stockings for friends and family must be one of the greatest pleasures of an English Christmas.

Nov 10, Northumberland

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:52:51 GMT

From empty beaches to remote mountain scenery to ruined castles and churches, Northumberland has it all!

Nov 10, Norman castles

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:33:58 GMT

An Englishman's home is his castle - but it needed William the Conqueror to bring Norman castles to England to start this tradition.

Nov 8, Warkworth Castle - a Medieval Fortress worthy of Harry Hotspur

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:47:15 GMT

Mentioned by Shakespeare as the home of Harry Hotspur, revered by Pevsner as one of the finest castles in England: Warkworth Castle rises proudly over the River Coquet

Nov 4, Books about English Food and Traditional Recipes

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:27:59 GMT

What's cooking in England? Want to know about your favourite chef's latest book or find a traditional recipe? Books about English food is the right place to come!

Nov 3, Watercress Soup

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:01:48 GMT

Highly prized by the Victorians, watercress is today recognised as a true superfood. Take advantage of its many health benefits and try out three versions of tasty watercress soup.

Nov 3, Yorkshire Pudding

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:41:36 GMT

Yorkshire pudding - one of the most cliched dishes in English cuisine, but so what? Take another look and see if you haven't missed a trick.

Nov 3, Steak and Kidney Pudding

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:26:22 GMT

Warming and deeply savoury, steak and kidney pudding is found on many an English menu.

Nov 1, Things to do in England

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:22:33 GMT

From the interesting to the unusual to the downright wacky: this is my guide to feasts, festivals and fun days out and other things to do in England!

Nov 1, Pancake Day Celebrations

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:59:22 GMT

Late for church on Pancake Day? Olney's Shrove Tuesday pancake race proves that even medieval housewifes were stressed!

Oct 31, Food Festivals

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:46:46 GMT

Food Festivals: Eat your way around England (and through the seasons) with the best of English food.

Oct 31, Seasonal foods and food festivals in England: April

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:33:07 GMT

Food festivals and the best seasonal food in April

Oct 31, Travelling to England

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:14:22 GMT

Planes, Trains and Boats - travelling to England is half the adventure

Oct 31, How to find cheap flights to England

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:36:17 GMT

Make your holiday money go further by taking advantage of cheap flights to England

Oct 26, Made in England

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:25:52 GMT

Don't heed globalisation and standardisation. These products are still proudly Made in England!

Oct 26, Lancashire Hotpot

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:08:54 GMT

Lancashire Hotpot - the signature dish of Lancashire, tasty, economical and ... warming, of course.

Oct 26, Kedgeree

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:53:39 GMT

From the Raj to Victorian breakfast tables, Kedgeree made quite an impression.

Oct 26, Jam Roll

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:42:35 GMT

Jam Roll - a pudding that takes you right back to your school days!

Oct 26, Festival of Fools

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:10:57 GMT

The Ancient home of Tom Fool, Muncaster Castle now hosts the Annual Festival of Fools for those keen to tread in Tom's footsteps.

Oct 26, Eton Mess

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:58:31 GMT

If you're looking for a traditional pudding that tastes gorgeous, will wow your guests with its looks, and is so quick and easy that a 3-year old could make it, then Eton Mess is just the thing!

Oct 26, Seasonal foods and food festivals in England: February

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:40:33 GMT

Food festivals and the best seasonal food in February

Oct 26, Seasonal foods and food festivals in England: March

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:33:34 GMT

Food festivals and the best seasonal food in March

Oct 25, Seasonal foods and food festivals in England: January

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:32:07 GMT

Food festivals and the best seasonal food in January

Oct 24, Toad in the Hole: A simple, warming supper dish.

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:50:21 GMT

A lovely warming dinner when the evening draw in, Toad in the Hole makes a quick mid-week supper. It's also good served during Bonfire Night!

Oct 19, Cumberland Sauce

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:26:54 GMT

Excellent with cold meats and pate, Cumberland Sauce is a must-have for Boxing Day.

Oct 19, Christmas pudding recipes

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:51:39 GMT

Christmas Pudding: the glorious final of an English Christmas dinner.

Oct 19, Chocolate Yule Log: the ancient spirit of Christmas

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:11:38 GMT

Celebrate Anglo-Saxon Christmas traditions with a chocolate yule log.

Oct 12, Mulled Wine: Winter warmer par excellence

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:51:15 GMT

Spicy and fragrant, this hot mulled wine will warm up the chilliest winter evening.

Oct 12, About the site and its Author

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:05:01 GMT

Does England need another site advocating its charms? Find out about the site and why I'm turning my love for England into a website.

Oct 11, Devon Scones - Heavenly Treat for Tea time!

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:09:49 GMT

If the thought of clotted cream, jam and afternoon tea haunts you, try some Devon scones!

Oct 9, English Marmalade

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:58:24 GMT

Start your day the English Way - with home-made English Marmalade.

Oct 6, Mince Pies

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:43:44 GMT

Mince Pies - Centuries Old and Not Just for Christmas

Oct 4, Books About England

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:37:35 GMT

Share my library: all your favourite books about England in one place!

Oct 4, Traditional English Food

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:02:29 GMT

If you thought English Food was a joke - stop laughing! Find out how good the old classics really are and how to make them.

Oct 3, Mincemeat Recipes

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:42:13 GMT

Mincemeat: This delicious mix of dried fruit, fragrant with spices, can be made well in advance of Christmas, improves with keeping and provides a base for all manner of tasty dishes.

Sep 30, Hit by the Credit Crunch? Have a cuppa ...

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:53:08 GMT

We've watched the rise of Starbucks, Costa and Coffee Republic. We've seen dinky aluminium tables and matching umbrellas crowd the pavements. Sales of coffee pots and coffee making accessories have soared. But now English afternoon tea is hitting back and all thanks to the credit crunch, apparently! Instead of a grande cappuccino and a double choc chip muffin, young Brits turn increasingly to a pot of tea and a plate of scones, shared with a friend. It's cheaper, but also far more relaxing than a cardboard cup on the run. Teashops and cafes all over the country report an increase in business. And during a time when many small businesses struggle, that can only be a good thing. So be patriotic and shore up the ailing economy. Treat yourself to a proper English afternoon tea! Should you don't know what English afternoon tea is all about, you can find out here.

Sep 30, Ideas for England holidays and tours

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:54:19 GMT

Driving, walking, boating? History lover or food buff? This page features tours and ideas for your England holidays.

Sep 28, England Travel Health Advice

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:44:35 GMT

England Travel Health Advice: From health insurance to vaccinations and sun protection.

Sep 28, What's the Time in England?

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:42:13 GMT

If you want to know what the time is in England, how long British Summer Time lasts or what time it is in Timbuktu when it's 1pm in London, then you've come to the right page.

Sep 28, Essentially England - Trip Ideas for Lovers of English History, Food and Culture

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:47:44 GMT

Interested in English history, food and culture? Discover the hidden treasures of England!

Sep 28, England Customs Information

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:48:20 GMT

England customs information: what you may or may not bring into the country.