When bananas arrived in British shops in the late 1800s, no one quite knew what to do with them. They were exotic, expensive, and eaten with a knife and fork by people who wanted to signal they knew what they were doing. Cookbooks of the era largely ignored them. Mrs. Beeton had … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: The Victorian Fruit That Earned Its Place in the Muffin Tin
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Quick Keto Chocolate No Bake Cookies
Baking isn't as much fun when it is hot outside. All you need to do for this recipe is "melt, mix and freeze". Quick Keto Chocolate No Bake Cookies This is a quick and easy recipe only requiring you to melt and freeze. 1/4 cup unsalted … [Read more...] about Quick Keto Chocolate No Bake Cookies
Easy Date Tassies
Tassies is a Scottish word that refers to a small tart or pie. These tassies don't require you to make any pie crust so they are super easy to put together. Easy Date Tassies Tassies is a Scottish word that refers to a small tart or pie. These tassies don't … [Read more...] about Easy Date Tassies
Downton’s Chocolate Florentines
Despite the seemingly eponymous name, not much is known about these elegant treats except that Florentines do not hail from Florence. Although their origin is a mystery, the thin, crisp, and delicate nature of the caramelized almond delicacies suggests both French pastry … [Read more...] about Downton’s Chocolate Florentines
Downton’s Madeleines
These seashell-shaped French tea cakes were a customary addition to the afternoon tea tray at Downton and were kept in biscuit jars by the beds of Ladies Mary, Edith and Sybil for late-night snacking. They were also a favourite of Matthew, whose middle-class upbringing showed … [Read more...] about Downton’s Madeleines
