Easter biscuits are an English tradition that originated in the West Country. They are a lightly spiced soft currant biscuit with a sugar crunch. In Sommerset traditional recipes include Cassia oil, in the belief that it was used in the embalming process used to clean Jesus's … [Read more...] about Easy Easter Biscuits
Dinner
The Best Mashed Potatoes
The interesting history behind potatoes is that they were considered as pig food until the 18th century. It was Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) who elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to the dining table in France and around Europe. … [Read more...] about The Best Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
One Pan Roast Pork Dinner
Our favourite weekend meal in our house--aside from roast beef dinner--is this lovely pork dinner. Essentially a one-pan dinner to feed a crowd. You should be able to find a rolled pork loin at your local supermarket. … [Read more...] about One Pan Roast Pork Dinner
Round and Round with Jam Roly-Poly
Roly-Poly pudding first became popular with Victorians. Typically a sweet dish, it can also be made savoury. Similar to a swiss roll, roly-poly is a suet pudding which is made into a roll shape. Sweet fillings include jam, treacle and breadcrumbs, or marmalade mixed with dried … [Read more...] about Round and Round with Jam Roly-Poly
