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1. Goosnargh Cake
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Sheila McClennon explores the history of British sweet treats - starting with a Lancashire shortbread - Goosnargh Cake.
A type of shortbread containing caraway seeds, Goosnargh Cake was traditionally eaten at religious festivals.
But it has mysterious origins – so who created the original recipe?
Five choice slices of British sweet treats as Sheila McClennon tells the stories behind them.
Producer: Libby Cross
First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in August 2004.
Last on
Mon 8 Apr 2024
09:30
Â鶹Éç Radio 4 Extra
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