The Brown Betty is a much-beloved traditional English dessert. Victorians made it with apples, breadcrumbs and suet and was a popular pudding with the downstairs crowd. I adapted a version listed with the National Trust, using only a fraction of the butter to cut fat, and you … [Read more...] about Scrummy Rhubarb Orange Brown Betty
Dining Upstairs or Down
Versatile Blueberry Fool
Fools are a favorite British dessert best enjoyed in summer when fruits are plentiful. The French word foulé means pressed or crushed, and refers to the simple mixture of crushed fruits and whipped cream. It is very simple to make and very delicious. A perfect addition to your … [Read more...] about Versatile Blueberry Fool
Neverfail Healthy Banana Bread
This is my go to banana bread recipe I make when our bananas start getting too ripe for our taste. To dress it up for tea I use chocolate or carob chips instead of walnuts and slice into finger lengths for the tea tray. Never Fail Healthier Banana Bread This is my go to … [Read more...] about Neverfail Healthy Banana Bread
Turnip Purée
Turnips were a popular dish in Britain and Continental Europe. It is regaining popularity for those looking for low carb alternative to potatoes. This particular dish was served as a side dish on the Titanic in 2nd Class. Turnip Purée Turnips were a popular dish in … [Read more...] about Turnip Purée
Heart Healthy Parmentier Potatoes
Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) is best remembered for elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to dining table in France and around Europe. Outside of Ireland potatoes were primarily fed to animals and were actually thought to cause … [Read more...] about Heart Healthy Parmentier Potatoes
