You may wonder why a cookery site dedicated to early 20th-century cuisine also contains keto recipes that have become a popular weight loss regime. It may surprise you to know that a ketogenic eating strategy was used as a medical treatment for patients with epilepsy as early as … [Read more...] about Keto Started in the Downton Era
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A Very Happy Christmas to You
The rendering of a snowy Highclere Castle is the perfect image for a Christmas card, a tradition that dates back to 1843. Sir Henry Cole, a Victorian A-lister, was in the unenviable position of having to answer the stacks of Christmas letters he had received. In desperation to … [Read more...] about A Very Happy Christmas to You
The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook is Here
Stating the obvious, 2020 has been a year like no other. In many ways we have been shaken to our core in terms of really appreciating what we have lost, what we have and what we look forward to. I am thrilled that so many people have discovered their kitchens this past year … [Read more...] about The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook is Here
Covid Coping: Tips That Will Help To Increase Your Culinary Skills
We all need to face the facts. We are going to be dealing with COVID for some time so you might as well get used to being in the kitchen. Cooking is by no means the easiest job in the world. The good thing is that it’s by no means the most difficult one, either. Like many … [Read more...] about Covid Coping: Tips That Will Help To Increase Your Culinary Skills
Amazing Banana and Golden Syrup Loaf
I was recently introduced to British Celebrity Chef Gary Rhodes's brilliant cookbook New British Classics. Published in 1999, it still is as relevant as it was 20 years ago. I was assured that you can never go wrong with any of the recipes in this book. Sadly, Gary unexpectedly … [Read more...] about Amazing Banana and Golden Syrup Loaf
