Medieval feasts and imperial tastes
The classic pub and comfort staples
Afternoon tea and the sweet tooth
Modern fusion and regional specialties
What type of fat was traditionally caught by Yorkshire puddings as they cooked under roasting meat?
alicecooks Build a perfect pub plate to master iconic British comfort food combinations.
alicecooks A perfect Yorkshire pudding relies on piping hot fat to create steam and puff the batter upward.
What scientific reaction causes a Yorkshire pudding batter to rise so dramatically?
alicecooks British Pub Classics
You want real comfort? British pub food is calling. Golden Fish and Chips, And a hearty Sunday Roast.
alicecooks The tradition of a large Sunday roast began as a weekly reward after church for working families.
What did medieval Anglo-Saxon ale-wives hang outside their doors to signal fresh beer was ready?
Fish and chips: During World War II, fish and chips were one of the very few foods in Britain that were never rationed.
Which of these foods was specifically exempted from rationing in Britain during World War II?
Which major historical event in Britain helped popularize fish and chips as a cheap working-class staple?
A dish of fried fish in batter served with fried potatoes. Joseph Malin opened London's first shop serving this fried meal to urban workers around 1860.