UK

Food and wine in the United Kingdom.

Hot cross buns are a beautiful springtime tradition, celebrated around the world during Easter and spring festivals like Ostara. These lightly sweetened, yeast-leavened rolls are warmly spiced with cinnamon and studded with sweet currants.

Baking these buns fills your home with an irresistible, comforting aroma. While they require a little patience as the dough rises, the process is incredibly rewarding. Finished with a sweet icing cross and enjoyed warm with a cup of tea, these soft and fluffy buns are a wonderful way to welcome the season of renewal.

Pub is the abbreviated form of public house and refers to an establishment where alcoholic drinks are served. Pubs are common sight in British soil, where virtually every town has at least one, and other English speaking countries have imported the institution along with the language.

The basic Wassail hails from Britain where it has been a seasonal favorite for centuries. It's a delightful mixture that comes in a variety of styles.