British Gourmet

A selection of popular British Foods - from Christmas Puddings and Clotted Cream to Preserves and Marmalades.   Many of our American holiday traditions came from Britain and other European countries, but several of them have not found their way here until recently.    Christmas pudding is one of those.   It is very rich and makes a wonderful end to a festive meal.   It can be eaten on its own, with a rum or brandy hard sauce, or with very thick cream or clotted cream.   My favorite is clotted cream.   Another British treat that Americans love once they have discovered it is Lemon Curd.   It's a very lemony spread that can be used as a preserve or jam -- on bread, scones, on English muffins, or in a layer cake.   Try some today!