Simnel cakes have a long tradition in the United Kingdom, where they are associated with Easter and Mother's Day. (John Kelly/The Washington Post) Perspective by John Kelly The earliest reliable ...

Easter is almost upon us, which for many, means cracking open the chocolate egg. But there's many more delicious celebratory treats to be enjoyed over the weekend. Don't forget the Simnel cake, ...

As Easter approaches, there's no better way to celebrate than with a traditional Easter Simnel Cake. With a rich history going back centuries, this marzipan-covered fruitcake is a delicious treat. The ...

In England, Mothering Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, was a day when young people who lived away from home while working as apprentices or domestics received a holiday to visit their parents. It ...

Easter is traditionally an indulgent weekend that involves tucking into delicious Easter eggs and a roast lamb dinner. If you're looking to embrace traditional Easter recipes this year, then one sweet ...

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My mother was a great cook and cookery teacher. She passed on many family recipes to me and, as she was an especially good baker, many of them are cakes of various kinds. This traditional simnel cake ...

Simnel Cake is the traditional British fruitcake, often associated with Easter, featuring a layer of marzipan and eleven balls of marzipan on top representing Jesus's disciples (minus Judas of course) ...