When I was keen on getting fiber into my diet, I would bake muffins (or gems as they are still sometimes called in the UK) every week. I would enjoy one on my train commute into the city. Oatmeal is a favorite ingredient of mine, and adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder to … [Read more...] about Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
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Easy Short Crust Pastry
Easy Short Crust Pastry Your basic short crust pastry, generally used for tarts 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached1/4 cup sugar (or stevia)1 large egg yolk2 tbsp. heavy cream (35%) In a large bowl add the flour and sugar and rub in the butter to resemble … [Read more...] about Easy Short Crust Pastry
Easy yet Elegant Waldorf Pudding
British love their custard and essentially this a simple custard with apples. Great for beginning cooks to try and a great date night dessert. Apparently the actual recipe for this dessert went down with the ship (understandable under the circumstances), but there are a few … [Read more...] about Easy yet Elegant Waldorf Pudding
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