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
The Royal’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake – Prince Harry’s Grooms Cake?
When the Royals are in the spotlight, you can't help but wonder what they are eating. To the rescue is Eating Royally, Recipes and Remembrances from a Palace Kitchen. Written by Darren McGrady in 2007, he was a Chef to the Royal Family during the Diana years, … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Chocolate Biscuit Cake – Prince Harry’s Grooms Cake?
All About Eccles Cakes
Eccles Cakes are a well known and loved English tea treat. Essentially it is flaky pastry filled with currants and peel. The name comes from Eccles, the town near Manchester where the cake was originally sold on a commercial basis. In 1793 James Birch’s shop on the corner of … [Read more...] about All About Eccles Cakes
