The royal family has enjoyed this boozy French yeast cake since the 1600s. Baba Au Rhum/Baba Au Savarin – A Savarin is a yeast dough baked in a ring mold and soaked in rum syrup, the center hole brimming with pastry cream, creme chantilly, or fresh fruit. The dessert is a … [Read more...] about Royal Baba au Rhum
Dinner
Easy Colourful Tomato and Shrimp Orzo
This is a quick and colourful weeknight dish for Summer when tomatoes are plentiful. Add a little shrimp for protein and you have a great meal. Eat leftovers cold as salad. Easy Colourful Tomato and Shrimp Orzo This is a quick and colourful dinner dish for Summer when … [Read more...] about Easy Colourful Tomato and Shrimp Orzo
Canning Sweet Chili Sauce
Even if you have a small garden, nature can bless you with a bumper crop of vegetables. This is a great recipe to use tomatoes and peppers. The sauce is a great condiment for meats and savory pies. Canning Sweet Chili Sauce Even if you have a small garden, … [Read more...] about Canning Sweet Chili Sauce
Queen Mary’s Favorite Birthday Cake
Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi made this genoise (sponge) birthday cake for Queen Mary during his time at Marlborough Palace. It was one of her favorite cakes. The recipe has been in the royal family for generations. Queen Elizabeth enjoys a chocolate version. Queen Mary's … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Favorite Birthday Cake
The Royals’ Ouefs (Eggs) Drumkilbo
This royal dish was particularly favoured by the Queen Mother. Oeufs Drumkilbo was a regular dish served on Britannia, and has appeared on the wedding menus of a few royals. Served as a cold appetizer it contains lobster, gelatin, mayo and ketchup. Still, an interesting recipe … [Read more...] about The Royals’ Ouefs (Eggs) Drumkilbo
