Traditional British Easter recipes are some of the best that Britain has to offer. Just think of how delicious Hot Cross Buns are. They’re so good, they’ve actually become a year round treat.
Read about the Royal Oak Foundation and how you can save a bundle on your travels to the UK.
You might have already seen my post on Mrs. Rabbit’s Hot Cross Buns, which are the buns you see in the photo above, made from a recipe which I adapted from a children’s activity booklet.
However, in that post, I never really wrote much about Hot Cross Buns (other than the recipe), Beatrix Potter, who is the creator of Mrs. Rabbit (Peter Rabbit’s mother), or how much she contributed to the establishment of the UK National Trust.
Recently, I told you about an American institution called The Royal Oak Foundation, when I also wrote about Rye and Eccles Cakes.
Well, today, I’m am honored and elated to be guest posting at the Royal Oak Foundation’s AngloFiles Blog, and I’d love for you to pop over there to read all about…
Beatrix Potter, The Lake District and some traditional British Easter recipes, including Mrs. Rabbit’s Hot Cross Buns!
I also want to take this opportunity to remind you that if you are taking a trip to the UK this year, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of a Royal Oak Foundation membership, which has loads of benefits, including~
No admission fees. No waiting in lines. Just quick and easy access to the best of Britain!
ALL membership levels provide:
- Unlimited entry to over 350 properties of the National Trust of England Wales & Northern Ireland
- Unlimited entry to 100 properties belonging to the National Trust for Scotland
- Reduced admission price for U.S. lectures, tours and other programs
- Tax-deductible member dues
10% Discount on Royal Oak merchandise
As a special offer to my readers, the Royal Oak foundation
is offering a 10% discount on annual memberships!
Just enter promo code “CUCINA2020″
I never travel to Britain without a Royal Oak membership, which is why I’ve teamed up with the Royal Oak Foundation to spread the word about its awesome benefits, along with the preservation efforts they provide to the National Trust. I hope you don’t miss the opportunity if you are taking a trip across the pond!
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Mark is craving a trip to the UK – so it might just happen soon. I will definitely remember the Royal Oak – and Mark will have to wear his Royal Oak Society tie! Love the hot cross buns and am headed to read about Mrs. Rabbit! (Last time I was in London, the Tate had an exhibit on Beatrix Potter’s work. It was delightful – magical, actually.) Happy Easter, Christina!
Goodness! I was just over commenting on your last posts! :)
So happy to hear you might be headed to the UK soon! You’ll love having the RO membership as there are so many places you can visit! The handbook alone makes me giddy!! I would have LOVED to see the Beatrix Potter exhibition at the Tate; lucky you that you were able to see it.
Happy Easter to you too, David! CC
This is a great foundation to support. As always, your pictures are great!
Thank you, Cynthia!
Christina, your recipe for hot cross buns looks absolutely amazing! We’re planning a family trip to London this year, so I will definitely head over to check out the Royal Oak Foundation. Thanks for the resource!
Wonderful, Aida! I’m so happy they gave me the 20% discount promo to pass on to my readers! You know about the London Pass, too, right? Let me know if you don’t. CC
So glad to know about that Royal Oak Foundation. We’re actually leaving for the UK in two weeks. Heading over now to see your post!
Wonderful post, Christina – we’re huge Beatrix Potter fans here, I didn’t know she had a hand in establishing the national trust!
I adore your food styling!! Royal Oaks sounds like a great way to see more during a visit to the UK. Your pictures make it so tempting!!
Thank you, Tamara! Yes, the Royal Oak membership is a fabulous thing to have whilst visiting the UK! The pictures don’t have anything on the real thing!! :) CC
I really enjoyed your guest post, the photos, and the story about the origin of your Hot Cross Buns. I also appreciate the info about the Royal Oak Foundation. As someone who lived in Great Britain for seven years and love going back for return visits, a membership with the Royal Oak Foundation sounds invaluable. Thanks again.
I’m so happy I discovered the Royal Oak Foundation so many years ago, because if I was just hearing about it now, I’d be so upset at missing all those past opportunities to be able to take advantage of the membership, Kimberly. Hope you are able to go back to visit, soon! CC
Dear Christina,
What a wonderful post. I wish I was able to travel, I would love to go to the UK and visit Royal Oak foundation. You have written such a beautiful post on the Royal Oak Foundation and the photos I remember where awesome! I love Beatrix Potter, I always read the books to my son when he was little, and I also had a plate set, mug, etc. Rabbits are very special as my niece Lauren has one (a long eared lap rabbit) She calls it Molly. I love to play with her when I visit. Royal Oak Foundation’s AngloFiles Blog that you wrote is a wonderful article. I love the way you write and you are partners with them. Also love your recipe for Mrs. Rabbits Hot Cross Buns. I will have to remember to make this one for sure. Thank you for sharing. You are truly an inspiration to me. Have a fun rest of the week.
Dottie :)
Thank you so much, Dottie! I’m glad you liked my post and hope you do try the recipe for Hot Cross Buns. I just had one for breakfast this morning and believe I will have to make another batch as they really are for Good Friday. :) CC