Condensed History of the Lancashire Hotpot! Lancashire is located in the North West of England. Lancashire hotpot was a convenience meal for the hard working pre-industrial lancashire population. Many women worked at home spinning cotton so there was less time to cook meals. After industrialisation of the cotton industry many women and children were […]
Vegan or Vegetarian Scottish Stovies Scottish people have been enjoying Stovies for centuries. A variant of Stovies are thought to have originated sometime during the 16th-18th centuries, when servants used the leftovers of their employers dinners to create their own meals. In recent history, Stovies are still a leftover meal. The word Stovies is a […]
Hungarian goulash is the national meal of Hungary. Hungarians have been enjoying goulash since the 9th Century! The dish was commonly eaten by Medieval hungarian shepherds, and the word goulash actually means herdsman. Chunks of meat and onions were traditionally the main ingredients, with other additions added throughout the centuries. Sometime between the 16-18th Century, […]
I absolutely love old recipe books. I love searching charity shops for really old cook books and pouring through each treasure I find. I live on an Island so charity shops are few and far between, so scouring on Amazon and Ebay for second hand copies of amazing old books comes in at a close […]
Vegan Scottish border tart is a a yummy teatime treat! It is based on the traditional Scottish border tart. Scottish Border Tart is a popular bake that is served in bakeries and tearooms all over the British Isles. The tart as its name declares, originated in the Scottish borders. The Scottish borders are the towns […]
Vegan Chocolate Almond Muffins! I love all things chocolate. And almonds! Especially toasted almonds. This recipe for Vegan Chocolate Almond Muffins have an extra sprinkling of flaked almonds that become beautifully toasted in the oven. The smells emitting from your oven while these are baking is divine. I won’t big these muffins […]
Vegan Irish Stew. I love Vegan Irish Stew. It’s so comforting, filling you up with warmth and brimming with nutritious goodness. It’s also an inexpensive meal, utilises everyday ingredients, and is quick to prepare. Irish stew is a staple go-to-meal with my family especially during the autumn and winter months. My son was born in […]
Scottish Highland Vegan Oatcakes Welcome to my first recipe post! Scottish Highland Vegan Oatcakes! I’m very happy to be sharing my vegan oatcake recipe with my readers. Oatcakes one of my favourite bakes. Delicious and low in sugar! There my son’s favourite morning snack for homeschool learning breaks. I love traditional foods as […]
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