August 12, 2016By Jurys Inn ECook Book

Hailing from Eccles in Greater Manchester, Eccles Cakes are small and made from pastry rather than batter or dough.

Filled with juicy currants, fruit peel, and a few spices, these cakes are delicious served with a nice cuppa.

August 5, 2016By Jurys Inn ECook Book

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…

July 29, 2016By Jurys Inn ECook Book

July 15, 2016By Jurys Inn ECook Book

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.

July 1, 2016By Jurys Inn ECook Book

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.

May 20, 2016By Jurys Inn ECook Book

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.