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Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes
Thanks for this. I was totally unaware of this technique. This information shows the value of Wizzley, there is a fund of knowledge to be found in its writers.
frankbeswick, on 10/31/2021
Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes
I just noticed the bit about havver [oat] bread. You are right about wheat's not being a northern plant, but it is worth remembering that oats can thrive in damp climates, of which Cumbria sure has one. Oats can survive in poorer soils than ...
frankbeswick, on 10/31/2021
Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes
Frank
Tea bread is a traditional English fruit bread recipe where the dried fruit is soaked overnight in cold tea. This makes the fruit plump and moist when it enters the mixture so then it does not take moisture out of the bread mixture. ...
Veronica, on 10/31/2021
Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes
What is tea bread?
frankbeswick, on 10/31/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
Well observed!
frankbeswick, on 10/31/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
A" Roman Britain Legacy " article would be interesting...roads included.
Veronica, on 10/30/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
Frank
Think about how straight it is though. It runs alongside Wythenshawe Park under Altrincham Road, comes down from Malandra Castle in Glossop.
Yes it makes sense.
Veronica, on 10/30/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
Thanks, I didn't know about Altrincham Road, but it makes sense. Several roads would radiate from Chester, which was a legionary base, unlike Manchester, which was merely the base of an auxiliary cohort.
frankbeswick, on 10/30/2021
The Snowdonia Slate Trail
Matthew is a star. Super fit ! Lovely photos.
Keep walking Frank, It's very important for Parkinson's Warriors.
Veronica, on 10/29/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
Frank, Altrincham Rd which runs through Cheadle is also on the site of a Roman road which went to Chester. Chester was a major fort.
The area where we stayed in the Lake District is full of Roman remains as it is very close to the site of the ...
Veronica, on 10/29/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
Good morning Henry.
Yes. Plus, our Record and Source keeping here are generally very well preserved so I can access e.g... old newspapers etc with ease for a reasonable cost.
Veronica, on 10/29/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
It might interest readers to know that Blackburn Rovers were one of the twelve football league founders.
Henry, you are right, England is full of history. For example, the main road running near my house is the route of the Roman road from ...
frankbeswick, on 10/29/2021
The Coledale Inn, Braithwaite, Cumbria, England
Such a rich history, old times must be reflected everywhere in England.
blackspanielgallery, on 10/28/2021
Old English Lake District Traditional Recipes
I had some Borrowdale teabread today. It is a Lake District teabread and is available for purchase online.
Veronica, on 10/28/2021
Irish Halloween ( Samhain ) traditions
If you hold Halloween celebrations, this article might be of interest.
Veronica, on 10/28/2021