Sauces are what make French cuisine so distinctive. Hundreds of sauces were developed over hundreds of years. Auguste Escoffier, the famous Edwardian chef, was key to bringing French cuisine to the fine tables in the grand houses of the Edwardian era. He is credited for narrowing … [Read more...] about Classic Espagnole Sauce
Keto Pumpkin Spice Mousse
Fall is pumpkin spice season and if you are following a keto diet you may find yourself missing out. This is a great creamy treat which also serves as a great alternative to pumpkin pie, … [Read more...] about Keto Pumpkin Spice Mousse
My Granny’s Pie Crust
Food history is as personal as your family; many of us are fortunate to have the experience of learning traditions in the kitchen with our elders to ensure that the traditions carry on. It is a tragedy when recipes are lost as family members pass on. My granny grew up having … [Read more...] about My Granny’s Pie Crust
Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Treacle Tarts are a traditional English tea treat made of a simple mixture of golden syrup and bread crumbs. Treacle simply refers to molasses. The most famous manufacturer of treacle is Lyle's Golden Syrup, a light treacle. It was recently declared Britain's oldest brand, … [Read more...] about Simply Delicious Treacle Tart
Bountiful Banbury Tarts
Banbury Tarts are a traditional tea treat named after the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire in England. There are regional variations of this classic tart, some calling for raisins, others with figs, candied peel or currants and walnuts. These tarts, like treacle tart, will remind … [Read more...] about Bountiful Banbury Tarts