You may not think of Cornish pasties as a romantic food, but they will always remind me of the time my husband, Andrew, sort of proposed. We were traveling in England, having dated for just a few ...

1. Several hours or a day or two in advance, prepare the dough. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in lard until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Add ...

Throughout England meat pies are everywhere and have been for centuries. Found in records from the 1300s and even mentioned in Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales,” the medieval meat pie lives on. The term ...

Serving up hearty eats like these is what made this place famous. From traditional handmade pasties to a breakfast brainstorm, Cousin Jenny’s Cornish Pasties in downtown Traverse City doesn’t miss a ...

When British expat Jo Barrett was first married, her mother-in-law made pasties every Thursday. “They were a basic food for the Cornish miners and also became a staple during the war,” says Barrett, ...

Vienna’s The Pure Pasty Co. is off to Cornwall, England, to compete in the World Pasty Championship on Saturday, March 4. Interpreting traditional Cornish recipes to adapt to tastes – and ingredients ...

I was a judge on a TV programme a couple of years back, looking for Britain’s favourite dish. It was huge fun making the programme. One of the high points was meeting Eunice Woolcock, a wonderful ...

9 1/2 ounces (1 cup plus 3 tablespoons) chilled, in lard or shortening 1/2 cup ice water Filling: 2 cups lean beef, diced into 1/4-inch cubes 1. Several hours or a day or two in advance, prepare the ...