e snacks I remember from my childhood days in the 1960s. Basically, it is toast or bread with a liberal spread of soft fat and meat jelly, the dripping.
Classic British
Pork Scratchings Like You Get in the Pub
Pork scratchings are a delicious snack of oven-baked salted pork rind and I love them!
Tripe and Onions
Tripe and onions are one of those recipes that haven’t been popular for many years. It has had a bad press but is experiencing a resurgence among foodies as it is low in calories and high in protein.
Saveloy
Saveloy sausages are a British classic with their distinctive lipstick-red casing and I can personally testify that they are very tasty.
Chip Butty
The humble chip butty is basically a buttered white bread sandwich of chunky chips usually with tomato or brown sauce.
Cullen Skink
Cullen skink is a thick Scottish soup made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. The name originates from Cullen in Moray, Scotland.
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties with Whiskey Sauce
Burns night in Scotland would not be complete without a plate of haggis neeps and tatties and a side of whiskey sauce.
Stargazey Pie
This traditional Cornish dish is so named because the fish heads poke through the pastry crust and appear to be gazing at the stars. But don’t worry, you don’t eat the heads.
Spotted Dick and Custard
Spotted dick is one of those cleverly disguised British recipes where the name bears no relation whatsoever to the food created.
Yorkshire Puddings
A very versatile dish, Yorkshires can be a starter, side or even a main dish like Toad in the Hole. Giant ones can contain the entire meal!
Hi, I’m Richard aka Grandad
I’m a retired aeronautical engineer living in Tunbridge Wells, England. I love cooking and food history.
My grandchildren said, “Grandad, you ought to share your favourite recipes and histories online”. So here they are!
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