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by James Sturdy
'Some hae meat an canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
And sae the Lord be thankit’
The 25th January 2025 m...
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by James Sturdy
There are few finer pleasures in life than that of eating a truly great pie. Pies have been an integral part of British cuisine longer than any oth...
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by James Sturdy
'What excellent boiled potatoes. Many years since I've had such an exemplary vegetable.' Mr Collins - Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austin.
The 19th o...
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by James Sturdy
‘Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie’ - David Mamet
They say familiarity breeds contempt. And perhaps that can be true sometimes. But when...
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by James Sturdy
We sometimes talk about things being “greater than the sum of their parts.” Many foods fit into this category, where simple ingredients come togeth...
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by James Sturdy
What Is Britain’s National Dish?
National sentiment is a curious thing. At some level, most of us feel a deep need to belong — to be part of a trib...
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by James Sturdy
One thing about us Brits that is never in doubt is that we are a historic nation of meat lovers. Part of the reason for this has to be the rich and...
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by James Sturdy
The festive season is one in which culinary traditions play a big part. What we eat and drink at Christmas is a fascinating insight into our histor...
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by James Sturdy
With healthier eating increasingly on people's minds, we wanted to find out a little more about what makes a healthy diet and specifically how pies...
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by James Sturdy
Summer is a time for enjoying some incredible foods that are at their best and fully in season.
If you’re looking for some inspiration for things t...
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by James Sturdy
The Great British Summer is in full swing again and although our weather may not always be the best here in the UK, summer is still a special tim...
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by James Sturdy
If there were a contender for the most historically loved and revered food in Britain, it is hard to imagine any other candidate trumping the pie.
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