West Country Apple Cake
The origin of the apple cake is unclear, as it has been attributed to both Dorset and Somerset. One thing is clear, however – the recipe is a West Country classic…
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Derbyshire Bakewell Tart
Eton Mess
There’s an old story about the invention of the Eton Mess that says during the annual cricket match at Eton College, sometime during the 1920s, a Labrador sat on a strawberry pavlova. It was crushed, but the students didn’t care and ate it anyway.
Read moreWelsh Cakes
Welsh Cakes have been popular in Wales since the 19th century. They are made on a griddle or bakestone rather than in an oven, and can contain raisins and currants.
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A comfort food classic, Welsh onion cake is a combination of rich, savoury potatoes and sweet onions in a delicious and filling side dish.
The basic recipe is relatively simple, but you can add vegetables or Caerphilly cheese to give it your own personal touch.
Read moreNorfolk Treacle Tart
What distinguishes the East Anglian version of the treacle tart is the noticeable absence of breadcrumbs, compared to more traditional recipes.
This version is shared by locals of Suffolk and Norfolk, and was said to be a particular favourite of the author Charles Dickens.
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