Flavours of England
12 primary works
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
English afternoon tea is a tradition of serving small and dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, sweet pastries and cakes with the perfect cup of tea. First introduced in Britain in 1840, the idea became popular among the wealthy and elite.
This introduction to a selection of delicious sweet and savoury options includes an informative overview of how to prepare the perfect cup of tea – ideal for anyone looking to indulge in this age-old custom or take a little inspiration with them wherever they go.
Recipes include:
The Art of Making a Cup of Tea
Crumpets
Lemon Curd Tartlets
and more.
Book 6
Book 7
The mention of grand breakfasts can be traced back to the early 1300s and their popularity continued after the Second World War, when the lifting of rations meant the English breakfast tradition spread from the middle to the working classes and it became the staple way to start the day for a huge proportion of the population. Still considered ‘the most important meal of the day’, these recipes are perfect for starting the morning off with a taste of England.
Recipes include:
Full English
Kedgeree
Kippers
and more.
Book 8
England has a variety of festivals through the year where people come together and share a traditional festival meal.From pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and distinctive hot cross buns on Good Friday to a classic Christmas pudding, mark each celebration with a delicious English accompaniment by dipping into this selection of recipes.
Recipes include:
Christmas Pudding
Simnel Cake
Summer Pudding
and more.
Book 9
When is a pudding a pudding and not a dessert? This can be a vexing question to many, but to the English, a pudding feels homely while a dessert is generally more sophisticated.
Complete with information on the history of the dishes, delve into this collection of recipes to recreate a range of traditional sweet courses and sample new or familiar flavours that have remained popular for centuries.
Recipes include:
Eton Mess
Queen of Puddings
Damson Crumble
and more.
Book 10
The English love to bake. Whether it’s buns, cakes, scones, tarts or pancakes, there’s comfort in a kitchen which smells of fresh baking, and taking a break for afternoon tea is still of great importance in many homes. This collection of some of the finest traditional recipes from around England includes information on their origins and the long history which has seen them savoured from the dining tables of the past to your own today.
Recipes include:
Victoria Sponge
Chelsea Buns
Eccles Cakes
and more.
Book 11
Hearty, filling and versatile, pies and pasties are staple items in England, tucked into on the go, enjoyed as part of a full dish or providing a delicious dessert course to finish off a meal. With sweet and savoury options and including information on the histories and traditions of some of England’s most popular varieties, this collection is an ideal addition to any cooks bookshelf.
Recipes include:
Raised Game Pie
Melton Mowbray Pork Pie
Apple Pie
and more.
Book 12
