"The servants' hall table at Downton is usually laden with batter puddings, potatoes, stews, and vegetables that are cheap and filling. Rather than being carefully molded and garnished, the dishes are typically served in the vessel they were cooked in, and while some of them take … [Read more...] about Downton’s Toad-in-the-Hole
Downstairs with Carson
Comforting Chicken Pot Pie
As the weather gets cooler, craving for comfort foods increases. This is a great downstairs dish which stretches your food budget, using whatever vegetables you have on hand (even frozen) to add to chicken. … [Read more...] about Comforting Chicken Pot Pie
Mrs. Beeton’s Meatloaf
While you may think of meatloaf as a 1950s innovation, it actually dates back to Roman times. This recipe comes from Mrs. Beeton, the first Domestic Goddess from her best selling book “Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Cookery and Household Management”, published in 1861. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Meatloaf
Servants Hall Oatmeal
The servants of grand houses needed a hearty breakfast for the long hours ahead of them. Many of us enjoy hot cereals for breakfast and many more should, particularly in the cold winter months. Our busy schedules has resulted in our reliance in fast and convenient foods. Food … [Read more...] about Servants Hall Oatmeal
Scotch Eggs Make Amazing Keto Snacks
Scotch eggs (aka Scots eggs) first surfaced in early 19th century British Isles. Even though the ingredients suggest it should be eaten as a breakfast food, it is most often served as cold snack in pugs or at picnics. Its origin is unclear although it could possible be a … [Read more...] about Scotch Eggs Make Amazing Keto Snacks