Food & Drink

Here's how to make the perfect cuppa

Simply put, tea is the quintessentially British pastime.

Full English, a guide to a proper British fry-up

Breakfast: It's Britain's answer to soul food. The art of the proper fry up is still alive today and can be found in kitchens all over the United Kingdom.

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.

The Cornish pasty - a pastry delight celebrated

Pride in the Cornish pasty runs deep throughout Cornwall, so much so that they hold the annual Cornish Pasty Week.

A staple pub fare, tearooms, and kitchens everywhere - English Cheddar cheese

The world's best-loved cheese comes from a Somerset village.

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?

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.

My romance with the Great British Pub

Dana Huntley examines what makes the great British pub just so special.

The joys of English wine

Did you know English wine had so much to offer?

These Royal Pancakes are the perfect mid-week treat

Buckingham Palace's Royal Chefs share their recipe for tasty pancakes served with a delicious warm nutty sauce.

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...

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.