The Bakewell tart is a traditional English cake first produced in the town of Bakwell.
The tart is made from a shortcrust pastry case, covered in jam and filled with a sponge style topping flavoured with ground almonds, known as Frangipane.
The tart is then given a coat of icing and nuts are traditionally spinkled on the very top.
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After changing hands an amazing 13 times in the past, the local people of Berwick-upon-Tweed have once again taken to the polls to decided in which country their town should be located- England or Scotland?
Results showed that around 60% of locals would prefer their home to be part of Scotland, giving superior public services and free health care for the elderly, as the main reasons for their decision.
The vote was undertaken as part of ITV1’s “Tonight” program, which is due to be aired on Monday 17th February and will include a feature on the town.
The seaside town of Hunstanton is believed to date back to prehistoric times following the discovery of evidence of Neolithic inhabitants in 1970. This original settlement is now known as Old Hunstanton and connects to the main town.
Henry Styleman Le Strange, a local landowner, decided to turn Hunstanton into a seaside holiday resort in 1846. Many new buildings were errected, mainly from the famous Norfolk carrstone which is still quarried at nearby Snettisham.
Within a few years the town started to become popular with tourists from across the country and had the added benefit of a Victorian pier, until it was blown down during a storm in 1972. Sadly it has never been rebuilt.
Today, Hunstanton is still a fanatastic place to take all the family for a traditional seaside holiday with plenty to see and do for all ages with beautiful beaches, fun fair and an array of interesting shops.
List of ingredients:
1 red onion, chopped.
3 cloves of garlic, crushed.
1/2 cup of dry white wine.
3 cups of steamed sliced asparagus.
1 1/2 lb of boneless lamb chopped into small cubes.
Salt to taste.
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste.
Preparation and cooking method:
Heat a large frying pan and add half of the wine.
Bring to the boil and add the onion and garlic, cook until softened.
Add the lamb and cook for about 6 minutes.
Add the rest of the wine and the asparagus.
Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until the lamb is tender.
Add pepper and salt to taste.
A debate appears to be raging to decide which is the UK’s most famous and well known ghost!
Candidates range from the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall to the elaborate haunting of Borely Rectory (or the site on which it used to stand).
The real question seems to come down to what makes a ghost “famous”? Is it the number of people who believe to have seen it or the one which has got the most media attention over the years?
I think if we were looking at the latter, the Brown Lady would definitely be the front runner as it’s hard to come across anyone who has not seen “that” famous photograph!
So who do you think is the most famous ghost in the UK… let us know your thoughts.
Burnham Market has fast become the place to visit amongst the famous and well known throughout the UK and beyond.
This delightful settlement centred around an array of village greens has attracted holiday-makers from all walks of life for many years, but more recently has seen a huge increase in the number of famous faces poping in and our of the pretty shops and tearooms.
The likes of Robbie William, Richard Briers, and Jamie Oliver have all been spotted along with regulars such as Les Dennis and Anneka Rice.
Tipped as the place to visit this summer if you are looking to “keep up with the Jones” Burnham Market is the ideal retreat for all the family.
Broccoli is not only one of the tastiest vegetables in the world, it is also forms part of a very healthy diet. Try broccoli in oyster sauce.
Ingredient List
2 bunches of broccoli (about 1 ½ lb).
2 tablespoons of oyster sauce.
2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
2 tablespoons of chicken broth.
1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
½ teaspoon of sugar.
½ teaspoon of fresh garlic, minced.
½ teaspoon of fresh ginger, minced.
¼ teaspoon of white pepper.
Method
Cut 2 inch-long florets from the top of the broccoli.
Put 2 cups of water to boil in a wok and use a Chinese bamboo steamer, or use a metal colander inside a larger stockpot that does not allow the water to touch the vegetables.
Combine the rest of the ingredients for the gravy and set aside.
Add the broccoli to the steamer when the water is boiling hard, and partially cover with a lid to allow steam to escape.
Steam for 3 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
Remove the broccoli from the steamer and immerse it in ice water for a few seconds.
Transfer to a serving plate.
Heat the gravy to a boil in the wok and spoon over the broccoli.
More Resources
See the official broccoli recipes website for more amazing recipes featuring this vegetable. Then for dessert, try this delicious peach pie recipe.
