In this article you'll discover what inspired Tina Jesson to open her first tea room. The first spark of the idea "The sun was shining...

The 2nd world war had a huge impact on the kitchens and stomachs of millions of British people. Imports were essential as an island...

A brand new year means revamped Afternoon High Tea at Tina's Traditional. The new high tea now features: a mini slice of our special...

"In half a minute Mrs. Cratchit entered – flushed, but smiling proudly – with the pudding, like a speckled cannon-ball, so hard and firm,...

Yorkshire Pudding Yorkshire pudding recipes appeared in the early 18th Century. Nearly 300 years later, Yorkshire pudding is still a...

Bacon Bacon is a staple part of a cooked breakfast on both sides of the pond. However, there are some very important differences between...

Coronation Chicken is a mixture of shredded roast chicken, mayonnaise and curry powder. While its popularity has come and gone over the...

The Bakewell Tart is a popular dessert in the UK,  name after the Derbyshire town of Bakewell. It consists of a shortcrust pastry case...

"One Victoria Sandwich, please!" If you were to walk into a British bakery and ask for a Victoria Sandwich, you might be surprised to be...

Sausage rolls are a hugely popular snack in the United Kingdom and around the Commonwealth, including Australia and Canada. One bakery...

Cheddar Cheese originated in the middle ages in the village of Cheddar in Somerset, south-west England. The Cheddar Gorge, on the edge of...