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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.

15 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Apr 2024 09:30

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  • Mon 4 Mar 2019 14:15
  • Tue 5 Mar 2019 02:15
  • Mon 8 Apr 2024 09:30