The coupling of festivities and food is a perfect one, and England has a variety of days throughout the year at which to come together and share a traditional dish.From pancakes on Shrove Tuesday and distinctive hot cross buns on Good Friday to a classic Christmas pudding, mark each celebration with a delicious English accompaniment by dipping into this selection of recipes.Recipes included: Bonfire Night Parkin, Christmas Pudding, Halloween Toffee, Harvest Pear, Hot Cross Buns, Mayday Elderflower Cordial, Mince Pies, Pancakes, Simnel Cake and Summer Pudding.
 
Gilli Davies