Verena Bahlsen is an heir to the Bahlsen biscuit empire The heiress of a German biscuit company has apologised for saying the firm "did nothing wrong" in its use of forced labour during Nazi rule.

Many people are just now realising what the patterns on custard cream biscuits are. The biscuits are believed to have originated in the UK back in 1908, and usually have an elaborate baroque ...

But fellow Custard Creams fans probably never thought twice about the pattern that adorns our beloved biccies. The biscuits, which have been around since either 1908 or 1913 (depending on who you ...

The intricate patterns on custard cream biscuits, a beloved treat since their inception in the UK in 1908, have left many fans intrigued. The biscuits, often enjoyed with a cup of tea, feature an ...

The custard cream - like many other biscuits - was a product of the industrial revolution. She explained her theory: “Custard powder was made by a chemist, Alfred Bird, whose wife was allergic ...

What is tea time without a sweet biscuit to dip into your coffee or tea? Tasty custard biscuits will hit the spot and make ...

Custard cream enthusiasts may also find it interesting that the biscuits were made with custard powder rather than egg. Custard powder was invented by Alfred Bird, because his wife was allergic to ...

Many biscuit fans have been taken aback after an expert revealed the meaning behind the intricate patterns on custard creams. The popular treats, believed to have originated in the UK back in 1908 ...

Custard powder gives these biscuits the perfect crumbly texture and bags of flavour. We love the pairing of rhubarb jam but ...

Pour the custard into a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the custard to prevent skin from forming. Dip the biscuits in the 250 ml lemon juice and layer them at the bottom of a 20 cm ...