I love hot chocolate in the winter months, topped off with marshmallows. Named after the mallow plant which grows wild in marshes, ancient Egyptians enjoyed this treat, squeezing the sap from the plant, mixing it with nuts and honey. Fast forward to the mid-1800s, French candy … [Read more...] about Quick History of Marshmallows and an Easy Keto Recipe
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Make your Own Crispy Onions
I have always associated crispy fried onions with holiday casseroles, adding a delightful crunch and texture. While we may think that fried onions date back to the 1950s when French's first launched their canned connection with recipes for homemakers (shout out 1955Shout out to … [Read more...] about Make your Own Crispy Onions
Downton’s Gingerbread Biscuits
From the Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook.Gingerbread, which has a long history in much of Europe, first appeared in English cookery books in the late fourteenth century. It was often molded into human shapes-frequently lovers, sometimes even kings and queens-using … [Read more...] about Downton’s Gingerbread Biscuits
The Best Bran Muffins
It is difficult to find bran muffins that are both moist and yielded the nutritional benefits of bran.I adapted this recipe from Cooks Illustrated which has created a muffin with the perfect combination of wet to dry ingredients to ensure moistness and great … [Read more...] about The Best Bran Muffins
Downton’s Anchovy Eclairs
This great recipe is from The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook.These are amongst the easiest savories to make. All you need is good quality puff pastry and a jar of anchovy fillets in oil .Even people who do not like the flavour or the look of anchovies will … [Read more...] about Downton’s Anchovy Eclairs
