Quintessentially English....

When foreigners talk about English food, the word bland often comes to mind.

I'll admit it, our food tends to be a tad dull. But I wouldn't change our cuisine for the world.

So to celebrate St. George's Day, let us enjoy all that comes with being English. Here are my top 10 quintessentially English dishes....

1. Melton Mowbray Pork Pie - its made from six simple ingredients (pork, salt, pepper, flour, water and most importantly lard). You can't beat the basics can you!

2. Fish and Chips - probably the most most popular English dish, and the original British fast food. 

3. Black Pudding - the fact that it's made of pigs blood may put some people off. In my opinion no fry-up is complete without it. 

4. Kippers - delicious but smelly.

5. Parkin - dark treacle and ginger cake, which is usually associated with Bonfire Night. 

6. Cornish Pasty - Greggs do a good pasty.

7. Potted Shrimps - oooooooo I do love a bit of seafood. It's the perfect starter.

8. Grouse - game bird (no, not a girl who's up for it) usually served with rowan jelly.

9. Treacle Sponge Pudding - accompanied by custard.

10. Cheddar Cheese - there's nothing more English than a ploughman's lunch. 

If there any other dishes that come to mind, please don't hesitate to tell me.

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