When the Bees Knees moved into their new premises in West Acton, one of the features of the new place was an old abandoned cupboard positioned prominently in the main room of the store. Somewhat tatty …

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Ho ho ho…Open it…What did you get? We can exchange it. When’s dinner…hey stop shaking the crackers…pass the parsnips…who wants the leg?...Trifle or Christmas pud? Is the Queen on yet…blimey she’s gett …

Christmas CakeA rich fruit cake has been a tradition of the Christmas season in England for centuries! Christmas really isn’t complete without one, along with Christmas pudding and mince pie …

If you come to my house on Christmas Day you can expect a very traditional English Christmas. As much as I like to embrace the culture of where I am living, there are some traditions from home that ar …

There are many favorite foods that British expats miss from home, including sausage rolls, Cadbury’s chocolate, pork pies and crumpets, to name just a few. The thing is, you can buy most British food …

Sausage Rolls are one of the most popular snacks you can serve at any party or event. And guess what? They are also the easiest thing in the world to make. Just in time to make some for the Royal Wedd …

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky to go down to New York City with my friend Gill to see the Downton Abbey Exhibition. We had such a great time and I wanted to share some of that with you. I hope you …

When King George VI died on February 6th, 1952 Princess Elizabeth succeeded her father to become Queen Elizabeth II. As only the second British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee, Britain and T …

Crepe paper, sticky back plastic, wire coat hangers! My mum would dread these words when I was a kid, especially if they came on the heels of an episode of Blue Peter. Remember Blue Peter? My favori …

I have lived out of England for over 20 years but without I fail I still bake batches of mince pies every Christmas. To me they are just one of the most typically English ingredients that make a gre …