It’s no secret that the meaning of certain words and phrases is often lost during conversations between Americans and Brits, and The British Connection is no stranger to this. Seeing as we are located in America, many of our customers are American. So if you’ve ever been in the store and wondered what the heck [...]
The Legend of Spotted Dick
For such a popular, well-known British pudding, the meaning behind its name is surprisingly mysterious. The first documented recipe of “spotted dick” was found in Alexis Benoist Soyer’s 1849 book, The Modern Housewife or Ménagère, suggesting that Brits have been enjoying this dessert for hundreds of years. Yet while the recipe has been passed down [...]
Recipe of the day: Flapjacks
Looking for an indoor activity for these gloomy Washington afternoons? Baking is a great way to stay occupied and fight the winter blues (not to mention it has a delicious outcome), so head over to The British Connection and pick up a couple ingredients! Today’s suggested recipe is flapjacks (the British kind of course). They’re [...]
BritPod Episode #18
Description: WERE BACK!!!! After a few weeks out with Callum traveling and me doing nothing, were back to entertain you all. This is a funny one guys, a child drinks whiskey (with water and ice), and the new trend in teenage drinking is explored – believe me you don’t want to miss this!!!, Rooney has [...]
BritPod Episode #17
Description: Neil & Callum offer a great show today, one of our best!!! What goes on in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas apparently after Prince Harry has a few snaps of his privates made public and what on earth is a man on a boat for 20 years looking for? Any idea where King Richard [...]
BritPod Episode #16
Description: The London Olympics kick off and Neil & Callum cover Team GB who (at recording) were 1 nill up from the pensioner Craig Bellamy – well done Greg. An 11 year old boy goes missing from a Manchester Mall and you will NEVER guess where he ended up. We cover other news, transfer gossip [...]
BritPod Episode #15
Description: An email from the Queen of England will have all Americans up in arms but 4th of July and your American independence is OVER !!! Our 4th of July special will take you step by step through all of the new rules for America under British rule. Enough is enough yanks – hand it [...]
BritPod Episode #13
Description: Callum starts the show without me today so I have no idea what the first 5 minutes entails – its probably boring as you would expect but I should probably listen BEFORE this goes live – oh well, I hope Callum’s intro is good. My news about the Queen is a little disturbing and [...]
BritPod Episode #12
Description: Our 12th show is a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Special. The whole show dedicated to the Queen of England and her 60 year rein on the throne (not the toilet). Callum rambles on about various facts about the Queen and I wasn’t much better. Does the Queen have a Facebook page ? What about Twitter [...]
BritPod Episode #11
Description: This, our 11th Podcast, it has to be said is the most disgusting. You’re going to have to listen to find out why, but consider yourself warned – It’s gross !!!. Also in this episode, Callum reports on a marijuana story sure to delight your school friends, and a 5 year boy in Manchester, [...]
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