Hot cross buns: History, and why we eat them at Easter
Easter wouldn’t be the same without hot cross buns. Their history can be traced back to the Hertfordshire countryside, where an old mill still bakes buns to an ancient recipe. Our guide looks at the history of the hot cross bun and why they are eaten at Easter. Hot...Giving up something for Lent? Experts explain why the sacrifice is so tough
Starting on February 22nd and concluding on April 6th, this year Lent stretches over 43 days. So, if you’ve decided to go cold turkey on your favourite food or drink, you may be in for a rough ride. Six weeks (and one day) is a long time to give up anything, but have...Cuisine trends: 2023’s top industry culinary predictions
If the last couple of years have been remembered as ‘the year of the pivot’ or ‘the year of challenge’ for the foodservice and hospitality sector, which factors will define 2023? KTCHNrebel makes its predictions for the major industry and cuisine trends set to shape...Spud you like: A beginner’s guide to growing potatoes
Potatoes are among the easiest veg to grow for newcomers – and the start of the year is the time to start thinking. Even if you only have a small area, you can grow potatoes in a large container or even a dustbin, to give you delicious early croppers which taste...World Cup Winners! Max Halley’s potato snack recipes for watching the World Cup
Baked new potatoes with soured cream and rose harissa, curried egg mayo that’s brilliant crisp dunking fodder, and rösti with lime pickle yoghurt, peas and mint. Beer food, they said, for when you’ve got people over to watch the World Cup and stuff… But what is beer...Ourplace News
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