Strasberries, Pineberries and Pluots: Exploring Hybrid Fruits

Bowl of plums or pluots - hybrid fruits Hybrid fruits are fascinating for both culinary and linguistic reasons.The English language has many interesting words to describe foods and when a new food is created or discovered, it needs a new name to match. Hybrid fruits are a combination of two or more fruits and these culinary delights have produced some exciting names that catch the ear and the taste buds straight away. Have you ever tried a strasberry, a pineberry or the newest hybrid fruit – the pluot? Continue reading

Happy British Sandwich Week!

British Sandwich Week EFL lesson - camembertBritish Sandwich Week begins on 16th May 2021. This event will see all sandwich lovers cutting slices from the wholemeal loaf, washing the rocket and baby tomatoes, layering smoked salmon and spreading the camembert. Now you just need to find the wicker hamper and tartan blanket.

Short of time? You could just put a slice of spam in a bap! Whether you are preparing for a high class luncheon or slumming it with pre-packed ham, National Sandwich Day is a great time to think about foods, fillings and lunchtime snacks in the EFL classroom! Continue reading