The Edwardians were gaga over jiggly jelly salads and desserts, and even your grandmother likely had a favorite jelly salad to bring to family events. While flavored Jello is easy and convenient, try making jelly old school. … [Read more...] about Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
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Mrs. Beeton’s Rice Soup
Mrs. Beeton was the original domestic goddess who wrote the definitive cookbooks for Victorian homemakers. Her recipe for rice soup is very simple, but the dish does have a place of distinction as it was served in steerage on the ill-fated voyage of Titanic. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Rice Soup
Titanic’s Cream of Barley Soup
Barley soup may seem like a working class dish, but this cream of barley soup was served in 1st Class on the ill fated voyage of Titanic. … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Cream of Barley Soup
French Fast Food: Classic Crêpes Suzette
While everyone agrees that the "Suzette" was created in France in the late 1800s, the exact origin is unclear. Was it named after Princess Suzanne (daughter of Edward, Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria) by accident? Or was it a creation to draw a crowd, inspired by french … [Read more...] about French Fast Food: Classic Crêpes Suzette
Neeps & Tatties
Neeps and Tatties is a simple comfort side dish made of rutabagas and potatoes, boiled and mashed together. It is the preferred side to haggis in a Robert Burns Supper. … [Read more...] about Neeps & Tatties