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Around the World in 80 Days – Cooking in the UK

 

The United Kingdom is known for it’s unique foods and tea time! Preparing meals from scratch for children is very common. The UK is a melting pot of ethnicities. This is due largely to the fact that it had colonies in different parts of the world. As a result, the varieties of foods are influenced by the various cultures!

Hasty Pudding

2 ounces butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 pint milk
1 sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon
1 ounce light soft brown sugar

1. Add one ounce of butter, the flour, and milk in a saucepan.

2. Heat, whisking continuously until sauce thickens, boils, and is smooth.

3. Simmer for one-two minutes, stir in the egg, then pour into a flameproof serving dish.

4. Dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle generously with nutmeg or cinnamon and the sugar.

5. Brown under a hot grill.

6. Serve hot on its own or with fruit, such as apples or pears.

How about Sticky Toffee Pudding or a muffin topped winter beef stew? Try making a classic – scones with clotted cream & jam!

For more recipes from the UK, click here or here!

Photo by: Karen Booth {flickr}; HarshLight {flickr}

Around the World in 80 Days – United Kingdom

UNITED KINGDOM

Western Europe
Capitals: England – London; Scotland – Edinburgh; Wales – Cardiff; Northern Ireland – Belfast
Languages: English
Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (Church of England, Roman Catholic) – most other religions are represented

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:

  • British people often describe themselves as reserved, but in fact they are quite funny and have a witty sense of humor!
  • The UK  is a very multi-cultural society and subsequently Brits are open minded to all beliefs and traditions.
  • It’s true that people from the UK love talking about the weather, preferably whilst drinking tea!

FUN FACTS:

  • In the UK, if you reach your 100th birthday, you get a personalized card from Her Majesty  the Queen!
  • The estimated population of the UK is over 64 million; 84% of this population live in England.
  • The UK is slightly smaller than the U.S. State of Oregon.  It is just under half the size of France and 30 times smaller than Australia.

Photo by: Sophia Baik {flickr}

 

Around the World in 80 Days – Cooking in the UK

The United Kingdom is known for it’s unique foods and tea time! Preparing meals from scratch for children is very common. The UK is a melting pot of ethnicities. This is due largely to the fact that it had colonies in different parts of the world. As a result, the varieties of foods are influenced by the various cultures!

Hasty Pudding

2 ounces butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 pint milk
1 sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon
1 ounce light soft brown sugar

1. Add one ounce of butter, the flour, and milk in a saucepan.

2. Heat, whisking continuously until sauce thickens, boils, and is smooth.

3. Simmer for one-two minutes, stir in the egg, then pour into a flameproof serving dish.

4. Dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle generously with nutmeg or cinnamon and the sugar.

5. Brown under a hot grill.

6. Serve hot on its own or with fruit, such as apples or pears.

How about Sticky Toffee Pudding or a muffin topped winter beef stew? Try making a classic – scones with clotted cream & jam!

For more recipes from the UK, click here or here!

Photo by: Karen Booth {flickr}; HarshLight {flickr}