This is a great Irish inspired soup, a wonderful example of dishes which would start upstairs at a grand house, and finish downstairs. After a lovely upstairs dinner of Baked Ham, the bone could be made into a delicious soup for the servants. You can make soup right after your … [Read more...] about Hearty Irish Ham Soup
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Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
This classic appetizer has a place in history as one of the dishes served in 1st Class on the fateful evening of the sinking of the Titanic on Sunday, April 14, 1912 at 11:40 pm. Downton fans know that the sinking of the Titanic started the series. Titanic's Oysters à la … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
Gorgeous Beet Salad with Orange and Ginger Dressing
While beets have been grown in English gardens for centuries there aren't many recipes for beets from the Edwardian era--they include the Russian Borscht, pickled beets and beet salad, which uses cooked beets. While we enjoy raw salads today, it was a particular rarity in the … [Read more...] about Gorgeous Beet Salad with Orange and Ginger Dressing
Bake Your Beets for Maximum Flavour
While we often refer to "roasting" technically we no longer use open fireplaces to cook our food. Baking your beets is the best way to way tobring out the beet's sweet flavour. This method also saves your hands and kitchen counters from the stains of beet juice. Baked beets are … [Read more...] about Bake Your Beets for Maximum Flavour
Delightful Goat Cheese and Fig Canapés
This delightful canapé is quick to make and unique addition to your appetizer or tea tray. Delightful Goat Cheese and Fig Tea Sandwiches This delightful canapé is quick to make and unique addition to your appetizer or tea tray. Sandwiches12 slices raisin bread2 4 … [Read more...] about Delightful Goat Cheese and Fig Canapés
