Impress your guests by serving En papillote-- a fancy french term which means “in parchment.” The process involves roasting food, more often fish, in parchment paper, along with aromatics, often including white wine and julliened vegetables. The best part is that there are no … [Read more...] about Glorious Fish En Papillote
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Apple Dumplings Fit for a King
Apple dumplings were a popular dessert in post WWI Britain. King George V was especially fond of this delicious sweet treat, and would have them at court whenever he could. Apple Dumplings Fit for a King Apple dumplings were a popular dessert in post WWI … [Read more...] about Apple Dumplings Fit for a King
Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
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. Jiggly Strawberry Jelly Flavoured … [Read more...] about Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
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. 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 … [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