Mrs. Beeton was the original domestic goddess who wrote the definitive cookbooks for Victorian homemakers. Her recipe for rice soup is very simple, but the dish does have a place of distinction as it was served in steerage on the ill-fated voyage of Titanic. Mrs. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Rice Soup
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Titanic’s Cream of Barley Soup
Barley soup may seem like a working class dish, but this cream of barley soup was served in 1st Class on the ill fated voyage of Titanic. Titanic's Cream of Barley Soup Barley soup may seem like a working class dish, but this cream of barley soup was served in 1st Class … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Cream of Barley Soup
Titanic’s Consummé Olga
This glamorous dish has its place in history as the soup served to 1st class passengers on the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic on April 14, 1912. Titanic's Consummé Olga This glamorous dish has its place in history as the soup served to 1st class passengers on the … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Consummé Olga
Comforting Cullen Skink
Cullen skink is like the Scottish version of clam chowder. It is made with smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. An authentic Cullen skink will use finnan haddie, but any smoked haddock will do . This soup is a local speciality, from the town of Cullen in Moray, on the … [Read more...] about Comforting Cullen Skink
Quintessential Cock-a-Leekie Soup
One of the most famous Scottish soups is Cock-a-Leekie (essentially chicken and leeks). While it can be enjoyed anytime, it holds a place of honor on the traditional meal served to celebrate the birth of famous Scottish poet, Robbie Burns on January 25th. Quintessential … [Read more...] about Quintessential Cock-a-Leekie Soup
