Emmy Eats the U.K. part 6 -- tasting more British treats

currants

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Raisins are lower in calories and sultanas are often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and margarine can be a budget-friendly option.

Open the package sent by Mr H and introduce the contents.

Taste the Eckles cakes, noting the flaky pastry and rehydrated dried currants inside.

Describe the texture and flavor of the Eckles cakes, comparing them to Asian pastries.

Taste the pickled peppers (Piccolo) with cheddar cheese, commenting on the flavor and texture.

Describe the Piccolo's ingredients and how it pairs with the cheese.

Taste the malt loaf, noting its sticky texture and flavor, and spread butter on it before tasting.

Discuss the flavor profile of the malt loaf and how butter enhances it.

Prepare the black currant squash by squeezing it into a glass of water and tasting it.

Comment on the concentration of the squash and its flavor.

Introduce the Marmite XO and explain how to use it sparingly on buttered bread.

Taste the Marmite XO, describing its flavor and comparing it to previous experiences with Marmite and Vegemite.

Taste the Cadbury fudge, describing its texture and flavor.

Introduce and taste the Branson pickle, noting its flavor profile and how it pairs with cheddar cheese.

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