I often wonder if the famous idiom about children being seen and not heard also applied to vegetables in the early 20th century. While Country House owners, like Downton Abbey's Crawley family, could pride themselves on serving fresh produce grown from their own gardens, no … [Read more...] about Downton Cookery: Vegetables Should be Seen and not Heard
Side Dish
Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
This lovely salad is perfect to serve in Spring and Easter when asparagus is in season. It also has a great history. It was served as the eighth course in First class on the Titanic. Following the classic French Escoffier menu, a salad course often followed the roast. In … [Read more...] about Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
The Best Rich Beef Gravy
You can't have roast beef without gravy. It really is so simple to make, right in the roasting pan. The secret to my gravy is using red wine to create a rich taste. You can substitute beef stock for the wine or use a combination of both. The Best Rich Beef Gravy You can't … [Read more...] about The Best Rich Beef Gravy
