Karen Burns-Booth

Traditional Singin’ Hinnies (Griddle Cakes) – This recipe is my grandmother’s recipe, for a North East griddle cake-cum-scone with currants. Traditional Singin’ Hinnies (Griddle Cakes) – This recipe is very close to my heart, it’s my grandmother’s recipe for Singin’ Hinnies – a North East griddle cake-cum-scone with currants. Similar to Welsh Cakes, these were traditionally made for birthdays, as well as for high tea and supper.

Savouring Local Culinary Destinations: A guide to uncovering vibrant neighbourhood dining. Ideas or local dining venues There’s a special kind of magic in discovering a fantastic local restaurant when you’re travelling. It’s that little spot tucked away from the main tourist area, buzzing with the happy chatter of residents and filled with the aroma of something delicious that’s cooking. These are the meals that become memories, the ones that give you a genuine taste of a place.

Pub Style Cheese & Onion Cobs (Bread Rolls) – One of my favourite sandwiches is popular again, the pub style cheese & onion crusty cob is having a revival. It seems that one of my favourite sandwiches is popular again, the pub style cheese & onion crusty cob (bread rolls) is having a revival. So what’s a cob? Also known as a barm cake, bread cake, batch, oven bottom muffin, bap, bread roll or a bun, they are regional variations on a bread roll.