I'm so bored with the grey and rainy weather we've been having here in London, so to cheer things up a bit I've decided to have my very first give-away here on the blog.
I've been wanting to do a British version of my Gromperekichelchen Tea-Towel, for quite a while now, but I can't decide which recipe to use. Gromperekichelchen are little potato cakes, which isn't the national dish, but is loved by Luxembourgers and in many ways symbolises Luxembourgishness. So, basically, for the British version, I'd like to use a food recipe that Brits can be proud of and which symbolises Britishness and I'd love to hear your suggestions (you don't have to be British as it would be great to know what other nationalities associate with Britishness).
I'm giving away a zippered pouch (20 x 11cm) made from the fabric from my Faroese cushions, a tiny butterfly brooch - crocheted using fine pink silk thread and an original Gromperekichelchen Tea Towel in red.
To take part, you just have to be a follower of my blog and comment on this post with an idea for a British recipe. I'll randomly select a winner on Monday the 21st of May and post the gifts that week.
Great idea! I guess what sums up Britain for me, is it's multiculturalism. So why not the Balti?? A British style curry? Don't forget to serve it in the traditional wok-esque bowl with a nan on the side :)
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Living in Hackney that is definitely what sums up Britain for me too! It's a really great idea - thank you so much. Hope you have a fantastic weekend! Mariex
DeleteHallo!Oh, great idee!!I pursue your Blog already for some weeks. I would like to take part(join in) with pleasure in your lottery. Mine rezept:Eton mess-I loves this sweet! Just now where there are the first fresh strawberries! Unfortunately, we haven't whipping cream,so I take some of cream fraiche. Greetings!Evy
ReplyDeleteI love Eton mess too - it's just the best desert and so quick to make too. It actually sounds nice with creme fraiche. Have a lovely weekend Evy! mariex
DeleteFor me it has to be apple crumble (or perhaps scones?) mmmmmmmm!
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Emily x
Mmm, or what about Victoria sponge?
I love all of your ideas - thank you so much! I think I'm leaning towards the Victoria Sponge - it sounds so pretty and english! - And it's delicious too.
DeleteI hope you have a really lovely weekend. Mariex
What a lovely idea for a spring time give away, Already a follower of your lovely blog, my instant thoughts for an English treat - scone, jam and clotted cream - ooh delish!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking part - please send me your address and I'll pop your gift in the post straight away. x
DeleteWhat a lovely idea. I first thought of scones aswell, but maybe something that uses lemon curd is very Brittish to. What about Lemon meringue pie?
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of a lemon meringue pie. Yum! Thank you so much for taking part. x
DeleteAt this time of year it has to be rhubarb crumble! with lots of custard of course!
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is funny. I'm faroese, so your 'Faroese cushions' are just awesome in my opinion! I always think of custard - since it's the only sauce the british have invented. And having it on a tea towel would be a great excuse to make it more often!
ReplyDeleteWow I'm so happy to have a Faroese follower and even more happy that you like my faroese cushions! Of all the knitting patterns I researched the Faroese ones were my favourite. Even though they date back generations, they all look so modern - it was difficult just to chose one. I hope spring has arrive in the Faroe Islands and that you have a lovely weekend. x
DeleteI've always loved bangers... and I found a website that gives some ideas for making "better bangers" (I'm not quite sure how they could be made "better"). Here's the link: http://www.thepauperedchef.com/2010/03/homemade-british-bangers-and-the-search-for-rusk.html
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Thanks for the recipe for 'even better' bangers - I'm really curious about this so I might give it a try! Have a lovely weekend. x
DeleteI'm following! Lovely giveaway :) An idea for a British recipe... Hmm. I am much more of a sweets person than a savoury, so I think I'd have to go for a classic British pudding such as a steamed sponge - I like them made with a golden syrup topping!
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Thank you Helen! I'm definitely going to choose something sweet - which I hadn't even considered before this giveaway. I kept coming back to Steak and Kidney pie or Fish and Chips, so I'm so glad I asked all of you out there. Have a lovely sunny weekend! Mx
DeleteNice!!! Already i am a member of your lovely blog,its great to be in this giveaway, well i am indian...don't know much about british recipes......how about British onion soup?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking part Wahida. x
DeleteHello!!! I'm from Latvia. It is 1-st time join in lotteri. And i found your blog only today. As you see, i'm not very good in english to, but i'm try to be better every day with read blogs and try to crochet som very beautiful things like your buterfly.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much about this opportunity :)
And this is what is in latvian google, wehn you looking about british recipes...http://www.receptes.lv/receptes/anglu-maizites-gadsimtu-sena-recepte/
There is said English sandwiches (the centuries old recipe) :) Intresting is it true?
Hello. What a great way to practice your English - much more fun than text books and audio CDs! I'm not sure about the sandwiches but it could well be true. Have a really lovely weekend! Mx
DeleteHello. I just became your newest follower and just found your blog. What a delightful bundle of goodies. I'm an Australian living in New Zealand, who spent my childhood moving around the world including a few years in Denmark (I see you are a Dane). As for an idea for a British recipe, I would have to suggest a pie. We are having a Welsh chicken and leek pie for dinner tonight- delicious. Look forward to reading more of your posts. Cx
ReplyDeleteThank you C and welcome to my blog. I am indeed a Dane, but it's been 18 years since I lived there! - I also spent a lot of my childhood moving around... I hope the sun is shining just as much in NZ as it is in London today. Have a lovely weekend. x
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