Celebrating Whitsuntide with a Lincolnshire Whitsun Cake

For some of us it’s Ordinary Time again, and for others, this week is Whitsuntide. Whitsuntide– the week following Pentecost, or Whitsunday– was traditionally a very important holiday in the British calendar year. Beginning as a vacation week for Medieval villeins, for centuries it has been celebrated with Bank holidays, church parades, girls in white … More Celebrating Whitsuntide with a Lincolnshire Whitsun Cake

Mary Berry’s Easter Biscuits, all season long.

We love these crisp little Easter biscuits so much that we’ve made them once a week since the Easter season began. They are simple and humble; not too sweet but greatly enhanced by the (very British) addition of dried currants and candied citrus peel. They’ve made a nice little Sunday treat, both at home and … More Mary Berry’s Easter Biscuits, all season long.