Best of British

The bikers continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food

Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 9 - A Taste of the Med

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 9 – A Taste of the Med

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 9 – A Taste of the Med: The flavours of the Mediterranean have had a huge influence over modern British cuisine. Brought over at first by the Romans and more recently by hordes of holidaymakers returning from the sun, the range of dishes and ingredients Britain has adopted from the Med are now commonplace on our menus and in our homes. Dave and Si look at how this has evolved and create their favourite dishes.     Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’ […]

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 8 - Times of Plenty

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times of Plenty

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times of Plenty: Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     Here, they indulge their foodie passion by creating truly mouthwatering dishes that are extravagant and made of the finest ingredients, proving that the British certainly know how to put on a show – including food. With lobster, truffles, chocolate and the best cuts of meat on offer, the bikers are going gourmet. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 8 – Times

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 7 - Picnics

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 7 – Picnics

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 7 – Picnics: Here, they explore our national love of picnics and everything that goes in it. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo create their ultimate al fresco lunch at Beaufort Polo Club; find out how our summer obsession evolved; celebrate picnic classics such as the cornish pasty and the scotch egg; bake a luxurious dundee cake, and make a country terrine that would play centre stage in any outdoor feast.     Dave and Si take a culinary journey through time and celebrate British food. Stunning food and fascinating stories

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Hairy Bikers Best of British episode 6 War recipes

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 6 – War

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 6 – War: Here, they explore how the British have managed to create fantastic food even at times of war, when supplies are often scarce, and how some of Britain’s favourite dishes have evolved out of the innovation and spirit of the people who lived through rationing. Dave and Si continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.     With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at rabbit stew and carrot cake, visit HMS Victory to find out what Nelson’s men ate at sea and

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 4 - British Waterways

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 4 – British Waterways

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 4 – British Waterways: In this programme, they explore the amazing food available in our British waterways. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at fly-fishing for trout, create a sumptuous stuffed wild duck and find out about how the Gloucestershire tradition of eating baby eels has effectively died out.     Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo. Si and Dave continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 4 – British Waterways  

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Hairy Bikers Best of British episode 3 Vegetarian

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 3 – Vegetarian

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 3 – Vegetarian: Si and Dave continue their culinary journey through time as they celebrate British food. At one time, vegetarian food had a poor image.     The bikers explore the history behind the vegetarian society and how the movement has now become part of the mainstream. They also celebrate some of the truly mouthwatering vegetarian dishes on offer. Stunning food and fascinating stories told by the popular culinary duo.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 3 – Vegetarian recipes:   Glamorgan sausages These vegetarian leek and cheese Glamorgan sausages are delicious

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 2

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 2 – Bread

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 2 – Bread: In this episode, they explore how Britain’s love affair with bread has evolved over centuries. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo try their hand at bagel making. They also create their own version of the summer pudding and make a delicious soup and roll combo.     Si and Dave take a culinary journey through time to celebrate British food.   Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 2 – Bread   Creamy parsnip and apple soup This delicious parsnip and apple soup perfectly combines tangy cooking apples and

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Hairy Bikers' Best of British episode 1 - Royal Family

Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 1 – Royal Family

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Hairy Bikers’ Best of British episode 1 – Royal Family: Si and Dave go on a culinary journey through time to celebrate British food. In this episode, they explore the influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat.     Here, they explore the incredible influence the monarchy has had over the food we eat, past and present. With their unique banter and camaraderie, the hairy duo prepare a modern version of the classic coronation chicken and create a sumptuous beef dish named after Prince Albert. The duo also meet food historian Ivan Day and recreate dishes from

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