We talked recently about what we’d be eating at Easter time and thanks to the feedback that we’ve received, we’ve learnt a little bit about what we had on the menu, as well as a few more unusual and international suggestions.

For example, we only had half the story of Hot Cross Buns which were eaten year round in pagan pre-Christian times. The bun represented the moon and the four quarters represented the four seasons. Christians took over this tradition and changed the meaning so that the cross represented the cross that Jesus died on.

Simnel cake is a rich fruit cake covered with a layer of marzipan, with 11 marzipan balls to represent the faithful disciples of Jesus. What we didn’t realise was that Simnel cakes were first made by servant girls and maids to take home to their mothers on Mothering Sunday.

As for international Easter cuisine, salty pretzels are traditionally eaten in Italy at Easter time. The Russians eat ‘blini’s', which are little pancakes topped with anchovies and a mixture of cream, soft cream, dried fruit and orange peel call ed ‘Paska’. The Greeks eat an Easter cake made with oranges, almonds and a spicy orange sauce poured over it.

Mouthwatering…

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As people who spend a large part of the working day looking for fine foods for our hampers, conversations quickly turn to food, regardless of the context. Easter is no exception as there are a range of traditional foods that we all associate with Easter. Easter eggs will of course be a staple for everyone next Sunday, but many will be indulging in a ham or roast lamb Sunday lunch.

Simnel cakes (fruit cakes with eleven marzipan balls representing the faithful apostles),  hot cross buns and Easter biscuits will all be making an appearance too!

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