Topic “British”

By Jackie Burrell (San Jose Mercury News)

London’s all afroth, and who can blame those Brits? The Olympics have started; England’s glorious capital is hosting the games — and we’ll be glued to the telly, watching all those bronzed swimmers, runners and gymnasts going for the gold and silver, as we enjoy some suitable pub grub inspired by some of England’s brightest culinary stars....

By Jennifer Graue (Contra Costa Times/MCT)

When most people on this side of the pond hear the word "pudding," they think of the creamy, custardy concoction so famously hawked on TV by Bill Cosby.

But Americans are beginning to learn about pudding in the British sense of the word — a rich, moist, dense dessert that's almost invariably served warm, with a generous dollop of...