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
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Ten Years of Downton Abbey
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August 15: Celebrating Julia Child’s Birthday
Today we celebrate Julia Child's 108th birthday. She died 2 days before her 92nd birthday back in 2004. A pioneer in the culinary world she introduced American housewives to the joys of cooking French Cuisine. She bravely took the teaching concept to a whole new level on … [Read more...] about August 15: Celebrating Julia Child’s Birthday
The Popsicle is an American Invention
While the English have enjoyed ices since the Victoria era, it was the Americans who put ice on a stick. In 1905, Frank Epperson, an 11-year-old boy living in the San Francisco Bay area, “mixed some sugary soda powder with water and left it out overnight. It was a cold night, … [Read more...] about The Popsicle is an American Invention
Forget Bread Making, It’s Time to Make Ice Cream
As the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic is now entering its 4th month many of us are so over the initial excitement of making our own bread. Besides, as we enter Summer, we want to be outside to enjoy grilling again. While it seems that many are now trying their hand at smoking to add a … [Read more...] about Forget Bread Making, It’s Time to Make Ice Cream
