The taste of britain

Located in the beautiful, ancient town of Rye in East Sussex, the Mermaid Inn abounds with colourful stories of smugglers, ghosts, royalty and secret tunnels. The inn was probably built during the rei

Bring all the beloved flavours of the classic tart together into a showstopping cake. Almond-rich sponges are sandwiched with black cherry conserve and finished with silky buttercream – just the thing

It’s no wonder when you look at the geography of mountainous Armenia, bordering Turkey, Georgia, Iran and Azerbaijan, with its abundant forests and vineyards that the country’s food would mirror its e

This is a simple sandwich that relies on a lot of elements being properly done. Whisking the egg yolks with the mayo gives an amazing colour and texture to the sandwich. SERVES 2 PREP 10 mins COOK 7 m

Makes 12Prep time 15 minCook time 30 minSpecialist kit 12-hole muffin tin;12 large paper muffin cases EASY SWAPS Raspberries or blackcurrants are great alternatives. • 250g cooked beetroot • 3 large e

When planning a staycation in Britain, some locations may immediately spring to mind: a seaside trip to Brighton, Edinburgh in August for the Fringe Festival, or Bath for a historic city break. Those