Cooking class experience — learning Sticky Toffee Pudding properly

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Sticky Toffee Pudding correctly. The instructor explained why HP sauce is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The rich and savoury result when you make it yourself is different.

British cuisine was shaped by the Empire, introducing curries and international ingredients into the national diet. We learned how a country house hotel shapes the way this dish is eaten. The class ended with the meal and a glass of real ale. I've made it three times since and each time it improves. Highly recommend the cooking class approach.