YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUT OF ENGLAND, BUT YOU CAN'T TAKE ENGLAND OUT OF THE GIRL!
Marmalade and cheese are British classics. This Marmalade & Cheddar Toastie recipe is as satisfying to eat as it is easy to make. The key to its success is a strong cheddar cheese and a marmalade that can match the chosen cheddar’s punch. I tried a variety of cheeses when […]
It’s Crunch Time – Let’s talk British Biscuits! Just as North Americans love cookies, the Brits love their biscuits, but are they the same thing? In North America, the word cookie covers it all – chewy, crunchy, crunchy outside with a soft center, cake-like – you name it, it’s a […]
To me and millions of Brits, nothing says Christmas quite like a mince pie! Whilst I would gladly eat them all year round, they are saved for a Christmas tradition. They are a sweet and spice-filled tasty treat. You can buy pre-made mince pies quite easily these days but, in […]
Growing up, no Christmas was complete without mince pies. A fresh batch out of the oven could not be beaten…and yes, a mince pie was always consumed with a cup of tea! My mum would use Robertson’s mincemeat to fill pies but I love making my own and it is […]
Welcome to Baking, Bits & Bobs. My name’s Susan and I love baking and all things British! I was born in England, moved to Canada as a child, and now live in the United States after marrying an American. This explains the three flags in the bunting of my logo!