Ever wanted to explore the rainforest or travel back in time and try your fists at a joust? Well, now you can do both thanks to London’s themed restaurants designed to fill your family’s stomachs and your dreams! The Rainforest Café is a tropical hideaway in London’s West End and the … [Read more...]
Guest Post: A guide to the best pubs in Kent
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The pub is part of our national heritage and there’s no better place to enjoy it than in the ‘Garden of England’. Kent is one of the most stunning counties in the UK offering a unique medieval feel with the historic city of Canterbury; glorious countryside and the imposing white cliffs of … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Pie in the sky – British Cuisine
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you’d like to have a slice of proper British cuisine, and I mean the traditional working class hero’s meal, the pie and mash or bangers and mash (you can tell it’s impossible to do without mash) has to be your must-eat. The food is such a British icon there are even guides to find yourself … [Read more...]
Brit Recipe: British Christmas Mince Meat Pies
December 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Anglotopia reader Kimberly Pilkington was kind enough to send us her recipe for Christmas Mince Pies. Mince meat pie filling 6oz (175g) raisins 4oz (110g) sultanas 10oz (275g) currants 4oz (110g) mixed candied peel, finely chopped 6oz (175g) shredded beef suet 1/2 lb. (250g) soft, dark … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Cool Britannia – 5 Distinct Brands of Britishness
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When the time of year arrives to dust off the knitwear and turn on the radiators, it means Christmas is around the corner. There is no better time than a snowy December to be British, from the Sunday roasts that gather families around the dinner tables to the sneaky fish and chips treat our … [Read more...]
Brit Book Review: Tea With Jane Austen by Kim Wilson
November 9, 2011 By 4 Comments
Have you ever imagined what it would have been like to sit down to tea with Jane Austen? I certainly know I have pondered this many times. Would tea with Jane Austen resemble what high tea today? Kim Wilson's book, Tea With Jane Austen answers all of my questions on this topic. After reading the … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver Releases iPhone App Guide to Britain’s Restuarants
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jamie Oliver has released a new iPhone app that features the best restaurants in Britain. From the app description: Explore your way around Britain with my guide to over 1000 places to eat, visit and shop. * Find recommended places near you with the GPS function * Upload and tag photos of … [Read more...]
Caledoniatopia: The Inside Scoop on Haggis
October 26, 2011 By 4 Comments
Haggis is Scotland's most famous dish, and we give you the inside scoop on what makes up the meaty pudding that some love and some hate. Have you had haggis? Did you like it? Brought to you by Confused.com - Compare cheap car insurance quotes in minutes. … [Read more...]
York’s sweet attraction – Classic British Candy
October 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new visitor attraction celebrating the chocolate and confectionery industry is to open in York in spring 2012. The Sweet History of York (working title) will celebrate the heritage of the chocolates and sweets made in the city. The attraction will tell the story of York’s … [Read more...]
3 London Restaurants With Amazing Views
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
London as a city has stood through major historic events, fashions, fads, movements and revolutions. With such a long, rich history, the city has absorbed all manner of architectural styles. Even today, with London’s continued presence as one of the major business, art and entertainment hubs of … [Read more...]
Gordon Ramsay Comes to Kmart – Video
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Top British Chef Gordon Ramsay is now in your local Kmart with some branded kitchen gear and Kmart has released an amusing - and disturbing - ad for it. Check it out below: Browse the Gordon Gear here. … [Read more...]
Heinz Changes Recipe to Cherished HP Sauce – Brits Revolt
September 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Lovers of HP sauce say forcing the concoction to contain substantially less salt has ruined its taste. Jon Snow investigates. … [Read more...]
Brit Food: Star chef joins Anglesey’s new restaurant
September 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gordon Ramsay scholarship winner Aled Williams is the chef at a new restaurant opening this summer in Beaumaris, Anglesey, North Wales. Owners Brian and Ffiona Thomas are farmers in Llannerch-y-medd, Anglesey and have always wanted to ‘bring the farm to town’. They recently opened a butchery, … [Read more...]
Fun new iPhone App – Great British Chefs
August 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Britain is now home to some of the finest chefs in the world and to celebrate that - a new app has been released that features them and their recipes. From the app description: The first Great British Chefs iPhone app features 12 of the most exciting and creative chefs working in Britain … [Read more...]
A Georgian pub rises from the ashes in Wiltshire
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A traditional country pub and hotel has reopened after suffering a serious fire last summer. The Beckford Arms, a Georgian coaching inn on the edge of the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire, has undergone a complete and sympathetic refurbishment. The eight en-suite bedrooms have been redesigned to be … [Read more...]
American Craft Beers are Taking Britain by Storm
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
According to the Guardian - American craft beers like Blue Moon are becoming very popular in Britain right now. From the Guardian: After years of derision and association with loutish behaviour, lager is mounting a fightback. Sales of a drink once associated with continental sophistication have … [Read more...]
Popular London Restaurants for British Cuisine
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The concept of British cuisine is epitomised by unfussy dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, served up with modern and beautifully stylish flair. And where better to get a taste of British cuisine than in London itself! Below I’ve listed some of the best restaurants to visit for … [Read more...]
British Food Rivals: The Battle of Traditional Dishes
July 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Britain is united on many counts, but when it comes to the world of food and drink there are plenty of battles between counties and cities. From ingredients and methods, to names and origins, debates are hot all around the UK. Visitors would be wise to get the low-down on some of the more common … [Read more...]
Odd Britain: Pub in Yorkshire Fries World’s Largest Fish & Chiips
July 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
A pub in Yorkshire, UK, has made fish and chips weighing 45.36 kg on Saturday, breaking the Guinness World Record held by American pub in Boston who cooked 35.4 kg of fish and chips. Looks delicious! … [Read more...]
Denmark Could Ban British Delicacy Marmite
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Danish government can't decide whether they love or hate the British spread. Who here likes Marmite? … [Read more...]
Delicious? A Taste Of Eccentricity – The U.K.’s Strangest Dishes
April 18, 2011 By 3 Comments
The U.K. is known for its sense of humour, creative edge, and overall quirkiness. What's more, this eccentricity seems to have spilled over into the foods we eat. Take a look at what's on the menu ... Breast Milk Ice Cream Amongst the cobbled streets and boutiques of London’s Covent Garden, … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Make UK Mother’s Day 2011 the Best Yet
March 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mother’s Day in the UK often falls during Lent, which can make present-buying a little difficult! The usual box of chocs from a swanky London chocolate shop might be off the cards, as many of us choose to give up the luxury of chocolate for this 40-day period. Rather than give my mum some … [Read more...]
Video: How To Make a Full English Breakfast
March 7, 2011 By 4 Comments
This video is awesome. Nothing says England quite like a hearty full English breakfast. No trip is complete without having it at least once. This video guides you through the whole process! Get the full written instructions here. … [Read more...]
Guest Post: British vs. American Flavors: The Showdown
February 28, 2011 By 11 Comments
Although Britain is a wonderful place to eat, I’ve noticed a few quirks in its eating habits. I keep reminding myself to be a good anthropologist and appreciate this foreign culture as it is rather than constantly comparing it to my own, but all this goes out the window when I go grocery shopping. … [Read more...]
Guest Post: A Love Affair With British Pies
February 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
Since moving to London five months ago from the South Side of Chicago, I discovered a whole new world of food. Chicago is renowned in the United States as a food city, and I can certainly vouch for that. I have favorite Korean, South American, Lebanese, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants and … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Royal Wedding with the Ultimate Afternoon Tea in London
February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In April the Langham, London will offer a celebratory afternoon tea to commemorate the wedding of HRH Prince William to Kate Middleton. The hotel's Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden has created special savouries and pastries for the Tea Royale which will be served in the Palm Court throughout … [Read more...]
British Brand Quorn Hits the USA With a Tasty Smash
January 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Quorn is one of those uniquely British brands that's making a tasty splash in the USA these day. Quorn is a meatless and soy free meat substitute and we were recently sent some samples. The big news with Quorn is that they launched a new line of Hamburgers. Now, I love meat, don't get me wrong but … [Read more...]
Guest Post: 5 British Food Festivals You Won’t Want To Miss in 2011
January 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
Guest post by Sophie Jenkins If you're taking a tour of Britain and want to experience some of the country's best food and drink, then food festivals are something you will want to be going to! From well-established, huge festivals in major cities, to the quintessentially British countryside … [Read more...]
Brit Recipes: British Christmas Fruitcake even the Yanks will love
December 17, 2010 By 1 Comment
Americans love to joke about that Christmas fruitcake that's been going around the world, or the one that holds up the door, or…well, you know. I know because I used to be one of those fruitcake-disdainers but, since I married a Brit, I've discovered that the problem is not fruitcake per se … [Read more...]
Jamie Oliver Releases Tasty iPhone App
December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Brit celeb cook Jamie Oliver has released a really cool iPhone app for the foodies of the world. I've checked it out and can confirm that it's worth downloading and is filled with tasty recipes. The app itself is free and comes with 10 recipes and then you can choose to by more recipe packs … [Read more...]
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