Take your ripe banana recipes to the next level and use 8 ripe bananas in the process. This traditional tea cake which originated in Cornwall, is amazingly moist, with bananas in the cake, filling and icing. Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake Take your ripe banana … [Read more...] about Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
Dining Upstairs or Down
Victorian Strawberry Water Ice
Ices (frozen desserts) have long been a part of English garden parties. Simple ices made of summer fruits were fancied by Edwardians, often frozen into elaborate metal moulds representing the shape of the fruits themselves. This is a simple classic Victorian recipe which … [Read more...] about Victorian Strawberry Water Ice
Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
This sandwich adds a lovely punch of color to your tea tray or appetizer platter with contrasting dark pumpernickel bread with deep orange smoked salmon. The Ritz London serves a similar version with whisky, but I like the fresh flavors of vodka and dill. You are only limited by … [Read more...] about Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
Simply Made Cold Smoked Salmon
Preserving fresh caught salmon was once a necessity before refigeration was available, and became the starring ingredient in a number of dishes from breakfast to cocktails. It is easy to make your own without a smoker, all you need is smoked salt and a few days. Simply Made … [Read more...] about Simply Made Cold Smoked Salmon
Succulent Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
This is one of my go to appetizers and tea tray savouries because you can prepare in advance and store in the fridge. Slice just before you are ready to serve to your guests. Smoked Salmon Pinwheels This is one of my go to appetizers or tea tray savouries because you can … [Read more...] about Succulent Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
