Best of British Catch-Up - Week 2
Friday 25th November, 2011
'Best of British' has reached then end of it's second week, so we've collected all of the episodes here for your viewing pleasure:
Episode 6:
The Boys explore what Britons ate during wartime and discover how some of the UK's favourite dishes have evolved from rationing. The duo also meet army cooks to find out what troops on the front line eat today, and prepare rabbit stew and carrot cake.
Episode 7:
The bikers discover Britain's fondness for picnics, preparing an alfresco lunch at Beaufort Polo Club in the Cotswolds. They also tell the story of how the habit of outdoor dining in summer evolved into its current form, celebrate snacks such as Cornish pasties and Scotch eggs, and bake a Dundee cake.
Episode 8:
The bikers prepare a selection of extravagant British gourmet dishes, using high-quality ingredients including lobster, truffles, prime cuts of meat and expensive chocolate. The duo also explore the stories behind the recipes.
Episode 9:
The boys explore how Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients have influenced British culinary culture since it was first introduced by the Romans, and prepare their favourite recipes.
Episode 10:
The bikers prepare dishes from their favourite cookery books, explaining their value as social documents that reveal a great deal about people and what they ate. The duo meet Ivan Day, who has one of the most extensive collections of recipe books in the UK, and share stories of renowned food writers such as Elizabeth David and Isabella Beeton.
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