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England Calling

Yorkshire puddings, shepherd's pie.

Chapter 21

England Calling

Yorkshire puddings, shepherd's pie.

Strawberry Cupcakes

"Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to strawberry fields Nothing is real And nothing to get hung about Strawberry fields forever" The melody is playing in my headphones, performed by a classical orchestra. The…

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British Culinary Names of French Origin

Who would have thought that some of the most quintessentially British food names like bacon, toast, custard and stew actually have French origins? Let's take a little linguistic adventure together: Bacon. Bacon is a…

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Yorkshire Puddings

On the list of unmissable experiences in London is visiting a gastropub for a Sunday roast. This long-standing tradition is a heartwarming excuse to gather the family for Sunday lunch. The portions are generous and…

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Picnic on the Beach: Always with Fish and Chips

We had another wonderful day by the sea with the family, taking deep breaths of the fresh sea air and feeling the sea salt on our skin. It was a lovely day in May, on the English coast just over the channel from France.…

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Top Five London Restaurants

I'll be honest, our favourite pastime, no matter where we are, is exploring restaurants. I remember a French acquaintance, while keeping tabs on our whereabouts, once exclaimed "Mais, vous êtes toujours au restaurant!"…

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Garden Risotto

I often envision English villages shrouded in misty clouds, adorned with whimsical, slightly askew stone cottages that transport me to the enchanting ambiance of... rural France. Near Oxford lies a unique place: the…

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Grilled Pineapple Burger

My children absolutely adore British burgers, and truth be told, we have become quite the fans ourselves. But let's dive into this somewhat controversial topic from a different perspective. Now, for some reason, I never…

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Strangest British Dishes

In British cuisine, the term "pie" isn't always what you might expect, and "pudding" doesn't always mean what you think. Sounds a bit odd, right? Let's unravel this culinary mystery with some intriguing dishes that…

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Shepherd's Pie

You know what a major contrast is between the UK and America? In America, there are just a few pubs, while in the UK, they are scattered across the map like a painted canvas. In Highgate, our small neighbourhood in North…

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