As soon as the weather turns cold and the first snowflakes start to fall, thoughts turn to warm fires, cozy blankets, and of course, marshmallows. Few treats capture the essence of winter quite like marshmallows which are easily made at home. Their pillowy texture and subtly … [Read more...] about You CAN easily make your own Marshmallows
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Downton’s Take on Mrs. Beeton’s Mince Pies
From the Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook. Mince pie was on the table of the nobility in medieval times. The filling mixed fruits, spices, brandy, suet, and meat (or sometimes even fish), with beef, veal, or ox tongue the most common choices. The pie made an … [Read more...] about Downton’s Take on Mrs. Beeton’s Mince Pies
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 a … [Read more...] about Downton’s Gingerbread Biscuits
Traditional Tipsy Parson
Tipsy Parson (aka Tipsy Cake, Tipsy Pudding) descends from Renaissance-era English Trifle. This particular multi-layered sponge cake and cream dessert is soaked in alcohol (brandy, sherry, etc.). The "tipsy" refers to what might happen to the diner who eats too much of it! None … [Read more...] about Traditional Tipsy Parson
Simple and Delicious Coffee Popsicles
If you are a fan of iced coffee, you definitely need to try these coffee popsicles. You can easily make a keto version by using a sugar substitute Simple and Refreshing Coffee Popsicles Take iced coffee to the next step and make popsicles 1/2 cup heavy cream3 … [Read more...] about Simple and Delicious Coffee Popsicles
