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Salmon and Cod Fishcakes with a Tartare Sauce

September 13, 2017 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I once took a couple of leftover fishcakes to work for lunch the next day. Once cooked in their breadcrumbs they don’t really freeze that well but do keep their shape and taste by popping them in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. I take a pot of Tartare Sauce and a simple salad to serve with them, heating the fishcakes in the microwave for just a couple of minutes. It was when a colleague asked me what I was having for lunch that I realised the term fishcakes is something slightly odd to anyone not accustomed to this very British dish! As soon as I muttered the word ‘fishcake’ …

Winter Comforts: Shepherds/ Cottage Pie

January 25, 2013 By amodernrose 2 Comments

Whilst the temperatures are looking likely to increase by next weekend this weekend is going to be another cold one! Shepherds pie is a classic British ‘home comfort’ of mine and perfect for a cold weekend.

I should really be calling this version ‘Cottage Pie’ as this is made using minced beef. Shepherds Pie is made using minced lamb but seeing as lamb is near impossible to find over here in Germany I just used the minced beef. Either way – this is a perfect winter warmer!…

Bonfire Night! Apple Crumble

November 3, 2012 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Many of you will be going to a firework display this weekend in aid of bonfire night. Unfortunately there are no firework displays for me over here in Germany.

Apple crumble is perfect for afterwards. A real British classic and will warm you up this bonfire weekend. Enjoy!

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A British Obsession: Sandwiches

July 25, 2012 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

A few months ago I blogged about lunch time and sandwiches. Still, I am often asked ‘just a sandwich for lunch again today?’ ‘Oh, another sandwich?’ It wasn’t until I moved to Germany that I faced these kind of questions on a daily basis. Are the British really that obsessed with sandwiches that the rest of the world think we are crazy? A simple answer. Yes.

I recently read an expat guide from Greg Gutfield, ‘Lessons from the land of Pork Scratchings.’ Gutfield is an American who has moved to London and his account of British life is hilarious. He grows to love London and even the little things that he still finds bizarre. In his chapter ‘Chicken and Stuffing Sandwiches’ he calls them a “dismal affair but kind of heartwarming”. For lunch he has ended up most days visiting 1 of the 100 sandwich stores along the street. …

A British Picnic

June 18, 2012 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

I was back in the UK this weekend and on Saturday night we were treated to a lovely outdoors concert. In true British style the rain did not dampen our spirits and we all had a great time. We had a gazebo and so we were protected from the rain. We also had a load of food and wine to enjoy during the concert and it got me thinking about Brits and their picnics. Whilst the Germans love to do a bit of grilling and take their BBQs to the park to grill some Bratwurst us Brits love a good picnic. This often ends up being in the rain but that is all part of the fun! A picnic basket full of treats and champagne – you can’t go wrong. …

Jubilee Treats! Bakewell Tart and a Strawberry Tart

June 5, 2012 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Happy Diamond Jubilee Day! I decided to bring the celebrations to Germany and took a few British treats into the office today. The kitchen was soon transformed into a mini UK with Union Jack flags and napkins. The goodies went down well and I also made some sausage rolls.

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Coronation Chicken (with a rice salad)

April 23, 2012 By amodernrose 2 Comments

All this talk about the Queen’s upcoming Diamond Jubilee got me thinking about ‘typically’ British food. If there is one food to associate with the Queen and her Jubilee then it has to be coronation chicken. This retro dish is popular at parties, will be served at street parties for the diamond jubilee and can be found in any supermarket/cafe/bakery as a sandwich filling. This dish was first made for the Queen’s Coronation as a celebration of the British Empire and all the exotic fruits and spices that came from it. It is still a popular dish today. …

Tea Time: Brits and their Tea

April 6, 2012 By amodernrose Leave a Comment

Us Brits do like our tea! I cannot begin my morning without a cup of tea and at the weekend I make myself a large pot to kick start the weekend. I even keep a load of tea bags at work to get me through the working day. So why are us Brits obsessed with tea? I actually cannot answer this. All I know is that the Brits are known for enjoying a cup of tea at least twice a day. Just as Europeans love their coffee and fill up coffee shops us Brits pile into cafes and order a pot or cup of tea. Don’t get me wrong, coffee houses are also packed out in the UK but you can still always get a cup of tea. It is often served with milk and sugar (for those sugar lovers). …

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