http://britishirishfood.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by British and Irish Cuisine en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:19:25 GMT 2009-12-29T01:19:25Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945877&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Warning: This will make you hungry. Very hungry. Okay. Moving right along.....   This is delicious and easy to make. Varieties below.   I am making . . . Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:44:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977945877&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Kathryn E. 2009-12-14T06:44:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845786&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace I've got a bumper harvest from our plum trees this year.  We've eaten so many, and I've baked pies, made crumbles added them to other fruit dishes - and I'm running out of ideas.  Then I was . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:35:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845786&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2009-10-09T12:35:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977852934&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace My mother knew how to cook. She couldn't wait to host the next party! She, also, volunteered at a non-profit organization and she coordinated all the food at the fundraisers. She loved to try new foods, . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:20:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977852934&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-10-14T13:20:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836433&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace This is not my mother's recipe.  I learned to make this while in school in Bermuda.  When I brought it home, Robert, Alan and my mother gobbled it up.  So, the next time I made it, they . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:33:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977836433&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-10-03T00:33:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758877&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace We could hear the bellowing long before we could see the bovine perpetrator, a new mother cow who had somehow managed to get on the wrong side of the barbed wire fence from the herd – and therefore . . . Sat, 01 Aug 2009 13:19:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758877&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-08-01T13:19:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712579&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace   When Rose H. recently shared a recipe for Vension Stew - Cooking with Wine , it brought to mind this recipe. So by request, the Meat Pie we make at the Blue Belle Inn. The pie crust is a family . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:32:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712579&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Sherrie H. 2009-06-16T12:32:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832970&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace My mother knew how to cook.  She couldn't wait to host the next party!  She, also, volunteered at a non-profit organization and she coordinated all the food at the fundraisers.  She loves . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:34:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977832970&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-10-01T00:34:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830028&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Robert and I have fond memories of this dish.  Something about the potatoes, and the sauce...  Anyway, he requested this recipe.... 2 pounds beef lion top sirloin 2 tbsp. tomato paste . . . Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:24:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977830028&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-09-29T02:24:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683766&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Indian Mulligatawny Soup Recipe by Jennifer A. Wickes Photo and Food Styling by Lori Maffei Serves four 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 4 teaspoon cumin . . . Fri, 15 May 2009 23:18:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977683766&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-05-15T23:18:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677162&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace LOQUAT CHUTNEY Loquats grow everywhere in Bermuda. They are small pear-shaped fruit, that are yellow with orange coloring. 1 1/2 pounds loquats -- seeded 1 pound onion -- chopped 1/2 pound . . . Fri, 08 May 2009 12:16:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977677162&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-05-08T12:16:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672597&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace 2 ounces Rose Bud Tea Blend (about 28 tea bags) 2 cups water 1/2 cup white grape juice 1/2 cup red grape juice 2 ounces pectin 3 cups sugar Boil 2 ounces of tea in the 2 cups water. . . . Sun, 03 May 2009 16:19:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977672597&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-05-03T16:19:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660079&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace A friend who travels to England and Ireland a lot asked me to duplicate scones he had tasted there - it took three tries, but this one seemed to come close to what he was wishing for.  And is it . . . Sun, 19 Apr 2009 12:09:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977660079&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Katrina Hall 2009-04-19T12:09:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634977&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace In going through the freezer the other day, I found a boneless lamb leg I'd bought a couple of months ago. It was a bit big to roast for just the two of us, but I had a real urge to make something . . . Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:14:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977634977&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jonathan S. 2009-03-24T01:14:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599600&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace This is a updated version of an article I wrote last year all about the British custom of Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday.  Next Tuesday will  be Shrove Tuesday. Traditionally in the UK, the . . . Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:37:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977599600&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2009-02-19T10:37:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632463&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Celebrate Spring (or Ostara) with these delicious scones! Lemon Lavender Scones 1/2 cup buttermilk, chilled 1 teaspoon dried lavender, finely chopped 1 egg zest and juice from 1 lemon . . . Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:01:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977632463&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-03-20T23:01:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537855&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace I posted this last year, and as I'm making a couple of them tonight, I though it was worth reposting. This yule log is very popular in the UK, and is known in France as bouche Noel. 1 oz plain . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:36:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537855&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2008-12-17T11:36:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977561458&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Geography: The lemon originanted from South-East Asia, possibly India or Malaysia. Now, they are grown in tropical and temperate locations around the world, with California being the USA's major . . . Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:57:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977561458&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Jennifer Wickes 2009-01-13T00:57:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977218151&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace I posted this in 2007, but thought it worth reviving it, in light of the fact that it will soon be Burns' Night again!   Every year, on the anniversary of his birth, Scots the world . . . Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:52:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977218151&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2008-01-02T14:52:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565023&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Keep up with the world of cuisine with the upbeat, in-depth, at times outrageous "Gather Round the Table" with outspoken Real Food advocate Kurt Michael Friese.  With 30 years of experience . . . Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:04:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977565023&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2009-01-16T16:04:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436643&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Part 2 My husband's Shanghai photos - part 2 of 3 - Shanghai, old and new Part 1 My husband's Shanghai photos - part 1 of 3 - Arrival and the Multilingual Youth Camp in Taihu . . . Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:40:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436643&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Kathryn E. 2008-09-02T22:40:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477893&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace After spending my entire life in a kitchen I am going into a new career field. I will be working for a tech support call center. This past year has been the most intolerable year for me in the chef game . . . Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:15:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977477893&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Mason Hensel 2008-10-15T01:15:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977523116&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Hiya guys It is just so long since I was here . It is coming to Christmas and I have been thinking of you all , I am still caring for my Mam and dad who most of you know have Alzheimer's , Dad . . . Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:11:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977523116&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Margaret C. 2008-12-02T00:11:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977523668&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Christmas mincepies are traditionally eaten at Christmas, but I make my own mincemeat and serve it in different ways, throughout the year.  I use it with shortbread, to make mincemeat flans and to . . . Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:51:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977523668&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2008-12-02T15:51:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526364&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace i love soups.  not only are they comforting, but they are great for someone on a budget.  for the price of one can of store bought soup, you can make an entire pot.  they are fun to experiment . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:28:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977526364&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) 2008-12-05T01:28:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530218&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace I first ate these in Spain, more years ago than I care to mention, but have eaten similar sweetmeats in Portugal and in Greece - so I'm not sure of their ethnic origins.  I make them every . . . Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:19:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977530218&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2008-12-09T12:19:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486495&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace So I was gonna quit my job but instead i am gonna take a four day vacation, a first since 2004 which might help. I still am not happy with my employers but I am going to give them a chance to change my . . . Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:13:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977486495&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Mason Hensel 2008-10-23T16:13:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499419&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace With the Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre having just concluded in Italy, today was an unusually active day for my handy-dandy Google News Widget set to retieve all the web's news on the subject.  . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:34:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499419&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Kurt Michael Friese 2008-11-06T13:34:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499615&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace There are many reasons for people who care about food to object to the genetic modification of seeds.  Who wants to eat a tomato containing a fish or a fly gene, after all?  Now Prince Charles . . . Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:19:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977499615&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Dorine H. 2008-11-06T17:19:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171195&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace I posted this last year - but feel it has relevance to us all in light of our troops still being deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq.   'Lest we forget'.    Every year, . . . Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:29:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171195&grpId=3659174697251383&nav=Groupspace Ishbel R. 2007-11-08T14:29:03Z