The Food Programme: Food Myths

Britain is famed for its many local and national traditional dishes, with recipes handed down over centuries. But how accurate is the history relating to these foods? Some are synonymous with a particular village, county or country, but many of the stories told about their origins are either spurious or exaggerated. Some foods associated with national events have a curious background, with interesting changes in their nature and usage; for example, simnel cake, which is associated with Easter, was actually linked to Mothering Sunday. Sheila Dillon delves into the past and explodes a few myths