This is a great simple addition to the savoury layer of your tea or your appetizer tray. The recipe comes from the famous Fortnum & Mason in London, a place many of you may have the opportunity to visit for tea one day. Stilton and Fig Tart with Walnut Dressing This … [Read more...] about Stilton and Fig Tart with Walnut Dressing
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The Royal Family’s Crab Rémoulade
Ever wonder what the royals eat? Here is a simple elegant crab dish served at Buckingham Palace, perfect for garden parties. Rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it tends to be more savoury than the … [Read more...] about The Royal Family’s Crab Rémoulade
The Versatile Deviled Egg
Deviled eggs are a cheap and versatile addition to your list of appetizer which you can serve anytime of year. They were always found on Edwardian appetizer platters and you will often see them on camera when the Downton kitchen staff are preparing for large parties. They have … [Read more...] about The Versatile Deviled Egg
A Luxury Treat on the Titanic: The Contentious History of Foie Gras
Foie gras has a contentious history intertwined with luxury and controversy. The fattened liver of ducks or geese was originally enjoyed in ancient Egypt by the wealthy elite. Through trade and conquest, foie gras has become associated with status and indulgence across ancient … [Read more...] about A Luxury Treat on the Titanic: The Contentious History of Foie Gras
Canapés à l’Amiral
These shrimp canapés have an honored place in food history as the first dish served in 1st Class on the ill fated voyage of the Titanic, April 14, 1912. Canapés à l'Amiral These shrimp canapés have an honored place in food history as the first dish served in 1st Class … [Read more...] about Canapés à l’Amiral