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Yesterday, I got a hankering for back bacon. It’s certainly not the first time, but I live in a rural part of America so my back bacon access is severely limited. (All of you who are lucky enough to have a fry up whenever you like can doze off here.) I tried talking to my local butcher who convinced me to try cottage bacon. No Joy! Not even a … [Read more...]
(This one's by Prodigal Wife, the baker in our household) Before I met the old Prodigal Tourist, I assumed, as other Americans probably do, that Madeira Cake had Madeira in the batter, or perhaps that the sweet wine might be "fed" to the cake after it is baked, much like one adds brandy to a traditional fruitcake. In fact, this dessert is really … [Read more...]
Another really simple dish, but I made these stuffed mushrooms last weekend and everyone loved them, so here they are. You will need a bag of spinach, half pound box of medium to large size mushrooms, three or four rashers of bacon, breadcrumbs mixed with a spoonful of parmesan (parmesan optional for Brit purists), a spring onion or two, a few … [Read more...]
The weather turned unusually warm last week and my thoughts turned to languid summers and strawberries and cream and... Eton Mess! The dish was invented by the boys attending Eton College-that bastion of privilege in the lovely village of the same name-and usually served up on parents day or at prize-giving ceremonies. Why, you may ask, is a … [Read more...]
Shepherd's Pie is basically minced (ground) meat covered and sealed with a potato lid that keeps it hot. That's probably why this dish is a perennial favorite in British pubs: it can be made in advance and kept warm for hours, and it's quite cheap and easy to make. Mind you, Shepherd's Pie in pubs is often horrid, with gummy mash and a thin … [Read more...]
I know, I know, it's not healthiest way to start your day, but my oh my, English breakfast is delicious. Also, the feeling of well being a complete English breakfast permeates is something to behold. And, really, if you just had this feast every few months or so, I don't think you'll come to much harm. Now, if you're going to do it, go for it! The … [Read more...]
This delicious dish, as you can imagine, has nothing to do with greenish amphibians. Toad in the Hole is a classic of English cookery, in which banger-like sausages are set and baked within a large Yorkshire pudding (see recipe a few posts back). Kate and I like our Toad with baked beans. If you're feeling healthy have yours with a salad. So … [Read more...]
Apparently, Yorkshire puddings first came about, not surprisingly, in Yorkshire, in Victorian times when meat was scarce and people were poor. Puds were served as a first course to fill people up. Today, things are a little better. And nothing is better than a slice of rare beef with a Yorkshire pud. Yum, yum! What a combination. Here's a … [Read more...]
Here we are, with British Sausage Week almost upon us (2nd to 8th November 2009). It's cunningly scheduled to coincide with Guy Fawkes Night, which is a traditional time to eat sausages (for supper on Bonfire Night, British mums often stack several sausages around a pile of mashed potato and pour baked beans on top, to give a bonfire-like … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!
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