The food of Rural Britain

Warning: temptation lies ahead…

One of the joys of travelling around Britain lies in tasting each region.

Some areas have world-famous creations – think Kendal Mint Cake, or Cornish Pasties – but many more have local specialities which remain all but unknown just a few miles outside of the area.

It's long been a real pleasure of mine to find a little local cafe or deli and seek out something that I've never seen before – and rather like a holiday romance, enjoy it knowing that once I'm home, all that will be left are the memories.

Two golden individual Yorkshire Puddings on a white plate — Crisp, golden and light as a feather, just waiting for a serving of onion gravy: the far from humble Yorkshire Pudding.

Traditional Marmalade
Region: Scotland
Sweet and bitter, and full of thick cut peel – there's nothing like home-made marmalade on toasted home-baked bread.
Moggy
Region: Yorkshire
A slightly lighter alternative to the more well-known cousin the Parkin, a sweet treat for afternoon tea!
Teisen Cariad
Region: Wales
An apple cake that's a bit of a lemon drizzle cake and a bit of a Bakewell tart. What's not to love?
Portland Dough Cake
Region: Dorset
A little like a lardy cake, this is an enriched dough cake with spices and fruit – perfect for an afternoon treat.
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Region: Devon
An old-fashioned rice pudding dish from Devon, featuring dried fruits and caramelised nuts as a topping. Delicious!

The food of Rural Britain

Warning: temptation lies ahead…

Traditional Marmalade

Moggy

Teisen Cariad

Portland Dough Cake

Whitepot