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British, Scottish, Welsh
Food & Cooking
See also: Irish Food & Cooking
Regional
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BBC Food: Nation's Favourite Food
These are recipes from a BBC food program called "Nation's Favourite Food" that includes some classic British recipes like scones, crumpets, hot cross buns. But in general you will find most of the food on the BBC site to be as global as in the U.S. -
The Foody: UK and Ireland
The Foody is a searchable collection of English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish recipes. They concentrate on regional foods and farmers markets.
British
For additional titles, browse the library catalog under the subjects:
- Cooking British
- Cooking English
- Cooking -- Great Britain -- History
- Cooks -- Great Britain -- Biography.
- Food habits -- Great Britain -- History
Selected Books
Asala, Joanne
Celtic Folklore Cooking
TX717.2.A83 1998
If you are interested in Celtic folk tales, pick up this volume on traditional customs and foods of Wales, Cornwall, Scotland, Ireland and England. A folktale, proverb or saying accompanies most recipes.
Celtic Folklore Cooking
TX717.2.A83 1998
If you are interested in Celtic folk tales, pick up this volume on traditional customs and foods of Wales, Cornwall, Scotland, Ireland and England. A folktale, proverb or saying accompanies most recipes.
Colquhoun, Kate, 1964-
Taste: The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking
GT2853.G7 C65 2007x
Taste is a sumptuous social history of Britain told through the development of its cooking.
Taste: The Story of Britain Through Its Cooking
GT2853.G7 C65 2007x
Taste is a sumptuous social history of Britain told through the development of its cooking.
Fearnley-Whittingstall, Hugh
The River Cottage Cookbook
TX741.F425 2008
Fearnley-Whittingstall went back to the farm and wrote this heavy volume on raising and eating organic plants and animals. In Britain they were also treated to a BBC TV version of it.
The River Cottage Cookbook
TX741.F425 2008
Fearnley-Whittingstall went back to the farm and wrote this heavy volume on raising and eating organic plants and animals. In Britain they were also treated to a BBC TV version of it.
Henderson, Fergus
The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating
TX717.H469 2004x
Henderson believes that no part of an animal should go to waste. Here you will find recipes for those now hard-to-find variety meats. He even has a sequel: Beyond Nose to Tail.
The Whole Beast: Nose to Tail Eating
TX717.H469 2004x
Henderson believes that no part of an animal should go to waste. Here you will find recipes for those now hard-to-find variety meats. He even has a sequel: Beyond Nose to Tail.
Spencer, Colin
British Food: an Extraordinary Thousand Years of History
For those who like some background to their food, this offers a wonderfully complete history.
British Food: an Extraordinary Thousand Years of History
For those who like some background to their food, this offers a wonderfully complete history.
Traditional British Cooking: simple recipes for classic British food
TX717.T72 2007
Includes recipes for teatime and preserves.
TX717.T72 2007
Includes recipes for teatime and preserves.
Web Sites
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BBC: Food
Find recipes from your favourite chefs and BBC TV programmes or search by ingredients. -
Britannia: What's Cooking?
Find out what a "trifle" is. -
Delia Online
Check out this collection of online recipes from the Martha Stewart of England. The site also contains a growing list of good food stores throughout the United Kingdom, basic cooking tips and information on wines, and a searchable database. -
Hub UK
Recipes and tips for lovers of good food and gourmet cooking. The emphasis is on contemporary cuisine, with global influence. -
Joy of Baking: English Tea Party
What could be more British than a Tea Party? Included are recipes for Scones, Devonshire Cream, Lemon Curd, Lemon Tart, Shortbreads, English Trifle, and Ladyfingers. And while you are at the Joy of Baking website, check out the Scones section!
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Selected Books
For additional titles, browse the library catalog under the subjects:
Bridge, Tom
Classic Recipes from Scotland
TX717.3.B75 2005x
This book on updated recipes includes a whole chapter on savoury pies and puddings (such as "luxury fish pie with oatmeal potato topping") and another one on sweet puddings and desserts.
Classic Recipes from Scotland
TX717.3.B75 2005x
This book on updated recipes includes a whole chapter on savoury pies and puddings (such as "luxury fish pie with oatmeal potato topping") and another one on sweet puddings and desserts.
Lawrence, Sue
A Cook's Tour of Scotland: from Barra to Brora in 120 Recipes
TX717.3.L37 2006
An award-winning food writer, Lawrence has journeyed the length and breadth of the country to meet the people who farm and produce its food. An Orkney barley miller, an Isle of Mull cheese producer, a Dundee sausage-maker, and a Brora jam-maker are just a few of the many Scottish food heroes she meets along the way.
A Cook's Tour of Scotland: from Barra to Brora in 120 Recipes
TX717.3.L37 2006
An award-winning food writer, Lawrence has journeyed the length and breadth of the country to meet the people who farm and produce its food. An Orkney barley miller, an Isle of Mull cheese producer, a Dundee sausage-maker, and a Brora jam-maker are just a few of the many Scottish food heroes she meets along the way.
Lawrence, Sue
Scots Cooking: The Best Traditional and Contemporary Scottish Recipes
TX717.3.L39 2000
Introduced with engaging stories about the origins of each dish, and interspersed with Lawrence's memories of the tastes and flavors of her own Scottish upbringing, each recipe highlights methods and traditions that have been handed down through generations.
Scots Cooking: The Best Traditional and Contemporary Scottish Recipes
TX717.3.L39 2000
Introduced with engaging stories about the origins of each dish, and interspersed with Lawrence's memories of the tastes and flavors of her own Scottish upbringing, each recipe highlights methods and traditions that have been handed down through generations.
Trotter, Christopher
The Scottish Kitchen
TX717.3.T76 2004x
Christopher Trotter has gathered together traditional Scottish recipes for the National Trust for Scotland. There are also essays on the eight culinary regions of Scotland describing their produce and traditions.
The Scottish Kitchen
TX717.3.T76 2004x
Christopher Trotter has gathered together traditional Scottish recipes for the National Trust for Scotland. There are also essays on the eight culinary regions of Scotland describing their produce and traditions.
Web Sites
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Flora Celtica: Some Scottish Seaweed Recipes
Seaweed was commonly eaten in both Ireland and Scotland. On this website you will also find a brief history of seaweed use in Scotland. -
Glasgow Guide: Scottish Recipes
Includes Aberdeen Butteries, Athole Brose, Bannocks, Baps, Barley Kail, Barley Pudding, Black Bun, Black Pudding, Butterscotch, Haggis, and more. -
Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship
Visit this bakeoff site for oatmeal to find out about porridge in Scotland. How inventive can one be with oatmeal? Check out their porridge recipes to find out. Of additional interest is their Porridge & Oatmeal Thesaurus. -
STV: Food and Drink
Scotland TV offers a broad collection of new recipes with a Scottish twist. Check out the Porridge and the Cullen Skink. They come with videos. -
Taste of Scotland
This guide to the best places to eat and stay in Scotland includes information on Scotland's cheeses and other products. It also has a collection of links to food sites. -
Rampant Scotland Directory: Food and Drink
Included are Traditional Scottish Recipes as well as links to other sites. -
Traditional Scottish Recipes
Butteries, Cullen Skink, Haggis, Rumbledethumps, Cranachan, Black Bun, etc. -
Visit Dunkeld: Scottish Cooking
This site not only as a large collection of traditional recipes online, but offers a list of Scottish Cook Books (including a children's cookbook), Best Uk Cookbooks, and Cooking Links.
Welsh
Selected Books
For additional titles, browse the library catalog under the subjects:
Freeman, Bobby
Traditional Food from Wales
TX717.7.F74 1997
With over 260 recipes, this book is a definitive guide to Welsh food and customs through the centuries.
Traditional Food from Wales
TX717.7.F74 1997
With over 260 recipes, this book is a definitive guide to Welsh food and customs through the centuries.
Web Sites
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BBC: MidWales Food and Drink
Check out what type of food the Welsh like now and where to eat should you go to Wales. -
Cambrian Organics: Cookbook
This site for organic meats offers a few recipes for its products, including Katt Pies, Roast Welsh beef with laver puddings, and Braised Welsh black beef in ale with rarebit croutons
