Why do some South Africans eat hot cross buns with pickled fish?

The combination of hot cross buns and pickled fish is a tradition observed by many South Africans during Easter time. There are a few theories on the history behind this interfaith tradition. It is said to have originated in Cape Town. For some, spiced, vinegar-laced pickled fish is eaten at Easter to symbolise the vinegar … Read more

‘We tried three hot cross bun flavours from Asda’

Tantalising the taste buds in the best way was the Asda Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns. Reviewed as “really juicy” and “really nice”, the hot cross buns had “sweet currants” that tasted delicious. Asda’s Extra Fruity Hot Cross Buns were an all-round winner, with people saying they “enjoyed” eating them and one reviewer added: “It’s … Read more

‘We tried four hot cross bun flavours from Co-op’

Express.co.uk tried the Hot Hot Hot Cross Buns, Chocolate Orange Hot Cross Buns, Blueberry and Lemon Hot Cross Buns, and Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns released by Co-op for Easter. While the team tore off bits of them to chew into, one unanimous agreement formed – they all had a great texture, but that’s where … Read more

‘We tried four hot cross bun flavours from Tesco – there was a clear winner’

Diverging from the original Hot Cross Buns you come across around Easter, Tesco has shared four innovative flavours. There are Tesco’s Finest Triple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns, St Clements Hot Cross Buns, Strawberries and Clotted Cream Hot Cross Buns and Apple and Cinnamon Hot Cross Buns. Tesco’s Finest Triple Chocolate Hot Cross Buns Starting with Tesco’s … Read more