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?
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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
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
Downton S6E7: Love is in the Air as is the Smell of Apple Crumble Baking
Lord D and I spent a wonderful St. Valentine's Day together, taking time for each other after a hectic week, and ignoring the frigid temperatures outside. He made his famous pork roast dinner (featured in Abbey Cooks Entertain), served with my homemade apple sauce and … [Read more...] about Downton S6E7: Love is in the Air as is the Smell of Apple Crumble Baking
