When bananas arrived in British shops in the late 1800s, no one quite knew what to do with them. They were exotic, expensive, and eaten with a knife and fork by people who wanted to signal they knew what they were doing. Cookbooks of the era largely ignored them. Mrs. Beeton had … [Read more...] about Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: The Victorian Fruit That Earned Its Place in the Muffin Tin
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Versatile Rhubarb Chutney
Rhubarb chutney is a perfect appetizer on toast with your favourite cheese or on a hearty salad. It’s sweet, tangy and savoury all in one. Versatile Rhubarb Chutney Rhubarb chutney is a perfect appetizer on toast with your favourite cheese or on a hearty salad. It’s … [Read more...] about Versatile Rhubarb Chutney
Keto Jell-O Mousse
Gelatin desserts were very popular with the Victorians, but it wasn't until the late 1800s that a prepackaged flavoured product was available. Pearle Bixby Wait trademarked a gelatin dessert called Jell-O in 1897 in New York State. He and his wife May added … [Read more...] about Keto Jell-O Mousse
Classic Vichyssoise
Leek and potato soup is a simple dish that can be enjoyed in two ways, hot or cold. There is some debate about whether it is a purely French or American creation, but the key players as told by the sous chef in this episode are Jules Gouffé and Louis Diat. Jules Gouffé was … [Read more...] about Classic Vichyssoise
Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie
There is nothing that says Summer has just arrived like a rhubarb-strawberry pie. The two are ready to harvest about the same time so it makes sense that they were put into pie. A crumble pie gives you the best of both the pie and crumble, with a pie crust on the bottom and … [Read more...] about Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie
