Food & Drink

Traditional Victoria Sponge Cake recipe made for a Royal

Buckingham Palace's Pastry Chefs share their recipe for a delicious Victoria Sponge Cake.

What is the British delicacy stewed cheese?

Dating back to the 1800s this cheesy treat, stewed cheese, is a very British alternative to Swiss fondue.

A guide to the iconic British summer picnic

An exploration of the history of the British picnic and what wonderful treats such as Pimms and scotch eggs you should pack on your next outing.

Yorkshire cuisine... and now for something completely different

The food of Yorkshire is world-renowned for good reason.

British loose leaf tea - expert advice on keeping it fresh

Real tea fanatics will know that there's nothing quite like a correctly brewed cup of loose-leaf tea, but how can you keep it fresh?

Scottish foods you should try before you die

A look at what Scottish food is all about. Think Scottish food is all haggis and potatoes? Well, you wouldn’t be far wrong...

Britain's favourite dish - let's go for a curry

How Britain fell in love with Britain and Chicken Tikka Massala become the United Kingdom's official favorite dinner.

Queen Elizabeth's favourite fast food

Did you know Queen Elizabeth enjoyed this food so much?

Fruits of the sea - Britains delicious fish and seafood

Scores of different species of fish swim the silver seas surrounding Britain, and crustaceans find homes in the crannied coast.

Prince William's favorite...How to make British cottage pie

Here's how to make one of Prince William's favorite dishes.

Say cheese! Celebrating one of Britain’s oldest and most delicious foods

Cheese anyone? Join us as we take a look at what makes English cheese so special.

How to correctly store tea

Loose leaves, strong flavors, delicate aromas - here's everything you need to know about storing tea, a comprehensive guide on how to store tea.