Rhubarb was loved by the Edwardians. It went into a variety of dishes, from cakes to drinks. You can make this simple syrup as a base to make a variety of beverages to cool you off. Rhubarb Syrup 5 stalk rhubarb, washed (chopped into ½ inch pieces)½ cup sugar (or … [Read more...] about Rhubarb Syrup
Dining Upstairs or Down
Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
When I was keen on getting fibre into my diet, I bake muffins (or gems, as they are still sometimes called in the UK) every week. I would enjoy one on my train commute into the city. Oatmeal is a favourite ingredient of mine when you need to get fibre into your diet, and adding … [Read more...] about Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
This is my favorite go to heart healthy summer sauce to add a little zip to my favorite dishes such as quinoa cakes, fritters, or salmon dishes. Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce This is my favorite go to heart healthy summer sauce to add a little zip to my … [Read more...] about Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
Low Fat Eton Mess
If you are pressed for time, this is a great easy dessert to make, and particularly wonderful to serve in the summer. And if you are trying to eat low fat, this version is for you. The generally accepted story is that the strawberry, meringue and cream pudding was dropped at … [Read more...] about Low Fat Eton Mess
Comforting Beef and Barley Soup
This is a great hearty soup to use to use up lots of vegetables. This list is just a suggestion; just use whatever you have on hand. For deeper flavor, add a beef soup bone to the pot. Butchers will sell them to you at a very cheap price. Comforting Beef and Barley … [Read more...] about Comforting Beef and Barley Soup
