The most famous recipe from Downton Season 5 is Spotted Dick, a lovely custard dessert with an unfortunate name. It first appeared in the 1849 cookbook The Modern Housewife written by Alexis Soyer, but meat based versions date back to the medieval era. What’s in a … [Read more...] about Sumptuous Spotted Dick
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Gorgeous Garden Cake
Garden cake historically was a thrifty way to use vegetables in creative ways in times of food shortage. My version is lower in fat and sugar. Actually, not a bad way to get your kids to eat their veggies and is a lovely cake to offer at your next garden party. Gorgeous … [Read more...] about Gorgeous Garden Cake
Bountiful Serviceberry/ Saskatoon Pie
Serviceberries are found across North America, Europe and Asia. They can be found in the wild, but often are planted as ornamentals for their masses of showy, white flowers in early spring and colorful fall foliage. Also known as Juneberry, saskatoon, sarvis or sarvistree, … [Read more...] about Bountiful Serviceberry/ Saskatoon Pie
Light Peaches and Lavender Ice Cream
Warmer weather evokes renewed taste for ice cream. Try my Edwardian inspired version with peaches and lavender. Light Peaches and Lavender Ice Cream 6 medium peaches (ripe)1 tbsp. honey1 tsp. dried lavender buds2 cups milk1 cup fat free evaporated milk¼ cup … [Read more...] about Light Peaches and Lavender Ice Cream
The Royal’s Favorite Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Chocolate Biscuit cake was the Queen's favourite cake to have with Afternoon Tea. This simple chocolate biscuit cake was also served as Prince William’s Groom’s Cake for his 2011 wedding to Kate Middleton. This is a great recipe to make for those who have little skill in baking. … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Favorite Chocolate Biscuit Cake
