Blighty's Britfood Tips

Does anyone know the contact details for the Churc...

2012-05-25T14:32:50.880-04:00

Does anyone know the contact details for the Churchill Pie company please? Is that they name they trade under? I can't seem to find anything online.

Atora Beef Suet is not allowed into Canada but Ato...

2012-04-15T11:49:17.963-04:00

Atora Beef Suet is not allowed into Canada but Atora Light Vegetable Suet is readily available at most British stores incuding Blighty's. Reply to this comment if you would like to order some.

I'm in Toronto and didn't know we can get ...

2012-04-15T10:48:05.934-04:00

I'm in Toronto and didn't know we can get Atora suet here. Butchers don't always have fresh suet; a box of Atora would be easier. Who carries it?
I know suet isn't considered healthy any more, but it never did us any harm (haha) and subsituting egg and milk sounds just plain wrong! ^_^
My Mum used to cook it until it was dense and moist inside and crunchy around the edges, then she sprinkled castor sugar on top...drool!
Cheers.

Like your recipe - will be following it today. Li...

2012-04-14T02:44:59.399-04:00

Like your recipe - will be following it today. Like your style of writing and the quote from scar Wilde which I will adopt as my 'raison d'etre'. My mother came from Stanley, Co. Durham and she said ham and pease pudding was a traditional funeral meal. We've had it many times during my married life (not at funerals though) but wondered if you did anything different from the recipe I've always used. You don't - except for using the ham water - which I'm sure will improve the flavour! I'm going to bookmark you to follow more of your recipes!

my great anutie made this when i was five when i w...

2012-03-14T06:14:55.767-04:00

my great anutie made this when i was five when i was in hong kong for my holiday and i liked it but after i came home from my holiday i was ill from it,so none of my family never made it again.

I soak the bread in water, squeeze out, mix in mix...

2012-03-06T07:23:00.034-05:00

I soak the bread in water, squeeze out, mix in mixed fruit and added sultanas, eggs, milk and Allspice ( for cakes etc from Sainsburys)
For B&Butter pudding layer buttered bread, mixed fruit, sprinkle with sugar, then same next layer... and then pour over mixed mixed milk & egg formula.
Also a good way to use reduced price bread from supermarkets..got some 29p a loaf the other day.

Patrick: I use a slow cooker but you could also co...

2012-01-21T13:28:26.405-05:00

Patrick: I use a slow cooker but you could also cook the meat in a medium hot oven (mine has a slow cook feature; but you could just set your oven to about 300F and cook the meat in a covered casserole dish) or just simmer it on the stovetop.

The important thing is to cook it slowly so that it is very tender. Beef that is cooked quickly tends to be tough.

I am intruiged and wish to make your recipe. you ...

2012-01-20T18:06:09.299-05:00

I am intruiged and wish to make your recipe. you propose to slow cook the meat for 3 hours after browning it. Can you specify the precise method as to how you slow cook this meat for the 3 hours? Thanks. definitely high marks for innovation my friend. and I like that you can do this with chicken as well.

Thanks it is a great help, now to make incredible ...

2012-01-05T06:34:34.100-05:00

Thanks it is a great help, now to make incredible mince pies! is without a doubt simple and easy with the help of your advice. Kudos

Thanks for the informative and well-written articl...

2012-01-04T10:49:42.007-05:00

Thanks for the informative and well-written article. Alternatively: "Cheat's salad cream": I just tried this and I think it tastes great! Mayonnaise+ little bit sugar+ little bit vinegar+ little bit dijon mustard. Mix it up and let the sugar dissolve for 10minutes. Taste and adjust with more sugar if too sour, more vinegar if too sweet. I used red wine vinegar which has a strong flavour, so I only used a little bit; barely 10ml with 75ml mayo. I think it has the sharpness, sweetness and tang of heinz but with a slightly more sophisticated taste due to the dijon and red wine vinegar. Yummy with jacket spud, cold meats and salad

It is Rabbie Burns madame; not Robbie!!!

2011-12-31T20:46:48.394-05:00

It is Rabbie Burns madame; not Robbie!!!

So true, I am keeping tabs on the recipes to make ...

2011-11-12T13:46:11.791-05:00

So true, I am keeping tabs on the recipes to make sure not too much culinary cheating goes on, haha.

I actually also cook rice pudding stove-top but use arborio rice and treat it much the same as if I was making a risotto. Of course I would also add vanilla and maybe some spices, but now I'm just nit-picking.

What cuts do you suggest? I have never made this ...

2011-11-08T21:33:49.851-05:00

What cuts do you suggest? I have never made this recipe for this exact reason.

What's with the chef character that always app...

2011-09-22T15:30:44.939-04:00

What's with the chef character that always appears in your recipe pictures John?

The chef character in my images represents the professional cook in Vancouver who has told me he monitors my recipes. Apparently he likes some of the recipes; but others ... well, let's just not say any more.

Thank you it has been a fantastic support, now to ...

2011-09-13T04:43:38.323-04:00

Thank you it has been a fantastic support, now to make steak & kidney pudding is definitely simple and easy with the help of your information. Kudos

Thanks it has been a great help, now to make pease...

2011-09-13T04:42:54.489-04:00

Thanks it has been a great help, now to make pease pudding is definitely simple with the help of your tips. Thanks

Thanks a ton it is a wonderful guide, now to make ...

2011-09-13T04:40:06.229-04:00

Thanks a ton it is a wonderful guide, now to make great british bread pudding is without a doubt very easy with the help of your guidance. Thanks

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2011-09-01T20:03:31.101-04:00

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That has been a good help, thanks a lot, now to ma...

2011-08-17T05:24:23.514-04:00

That has been a good help, thanks a lot, now to make raised crust pastry is very easy with your help. Thanks

Thank you so much it is a very good support, now t...

2011-08-17T05:24:22.461-04:00

Thank you so much it is a very good support, now to make a melton mowbray style pork pie is definitely easy utilizing your advice. Thank you

Thanks a ton it was a very good help, now to make ...

2011-08-17T05:20:46.800-04:00

Thanks a ton it was a very good help, now to make an english trifle is definitely simple and easy with the help of your information. Thank you

It was a great guide, many thanks, now to make lem...

2011-08-17T05:20:34.338-04:00

It was a great guide, many thanks, now to make lemon barley water is very easy with your suggestions. Kudos

Not the same but quick nevertheless. take some may...

2011-08-11T05:00:42.716-04:00

Not the same but quick nevertheless. take some mayo, add some sugar (coffee spoon) stir well to disolve the sugar and thin slightly with white wine vinegar. Taste and adjust to your liking.

Thanks it was a good guide, now to make turkish de...

2011-07-28T07:13:20.338-04:00

Thanks it was a good guide, now to make turkish delight is without a doubt simple and easy with your guidance. Thank you

It has been a great support, thanks a lot, now to ...

2011-07-28T07:12:44.740-04:00

It has been a great support, thanks a lot, now to make strawberry blancmange is quick with your recommendations. Thanks