King George V had very simple tastes and was quite fond of this crêpe, created by Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi, with a touch of brandy added. King George V's Crêpe Au Naturel King George V had very simple tastes and was fond of this crêpe which had a touch of brandy … [Read more...] about King George V’s Crêpe Au Naturel
COVID Comfort Food
Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
Cake and tea are a natural combination. Pound cakes in particular always seem to make it to the tea tray, and date back to the 1700s. They were so named because of the quantity of ingredients:one pound of each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It made quite a few loafs, but … [Read more...] about Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
Royal Eggs en Cocotte
Eggs en Cocotte is a French breakfast dish that is named for the dish that the egg is cooked in, the little cocotte pot. A very easy dish to prepare it essentially is baking eggs in a bain-marie (water bath). The base ingredients are eggs and a splash of cream. You can mix and … [Read more...] about Royal Eggs en Cocotte
Russian Beef Stroganov
Stroganoff is familiar to many as it reached peak popularity in the 70s in North America. It did in fact orginate in Russia in the mid 1800s, after one of the members of the influential Stroganov family. Russian Beef Stroganov Stroganoff is familiar to many as … [Read more...] about Russian Beef Stroganov
Apple Dumplings Fit for a King
Apple dumplings were a popular dessert in post WWI Britain. King George V was especially fond of this delicious sweet treat, and would have them at court whenever he could. Apple Dumplings Fit for a King Apple dumplings were a popular dessert in post WWI … [Read more...] about Apple Dumplings Fit for a King
