The traditional English trifle is easy to make, but loaded with calories; however there are ways to lighten the calorie and fat count, including replacing alcohol (which makes it kid friendly) with the juice from mashed or frozen berries. By replacing sponge with angel food cake … [Read more...] about Heavenly Light Low Fat English Trifle
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Delicious Kedgeree
Kedgeree is the first dish we see on Downton Abbey in Season 1, Episode 1. It is a practical dish which, before refrigeration, allowed cooks to use leftovers from the night before to make into hearty and appealing breakfast dishes. Essentially the ingredients are boiled rice, … [Read more...] about Delicious Kedgeree
Low Fat Eton Mess
If you are pressed for time, this is a great easy dessert to make, and particularly wonderful to serve in the summer. And if you are trying to eat low fat, this version is for you. The generally accepted story is that the strawberry, meringue and cream pudding was dropped at … [Read more...] about Low Fat Eton Mess
Downton Abbey Series Finale – And They Were All Happy Enough
Well, the final episode aired last night and what a way to end the series. Yes, there are no more episodes of Downton Abbey. The Carnavrons have reclaimed Highclere Castle from film crews, and the production sets used for the downstairs scenes have been packed away. We must be … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Series Finale – And They Were All Happy Enough
Downton S6E8: Downton Abbey Has Gone Completely Bananas
Wow, there was quite a bit of drama to absorb this week on Downton; I am sorry to have to spoil the fun, but there is only one episode left of Downton Abbey. It is the traditional extended Christmas Special that we have come to love over the years, but this one will be … [Read more...] about Downton S6E8: Downton Abbey Has Gone Completely Bananas