This is a great simple addition to the savoury layer of your tea or your appetizer tray. The recipe comes from the famous Fortnum & Mason in London, a place many of you may have the opportunity to visit for tea one day. Stilton and Fig Tart with Walnut Dressing This … [Read more...] about Stilton and Fig Tart with Walnut Dressing
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Queen Mary’s Cheese Biscuits
Queen Mary loved these simple yet elegant crisp cheese biscuits. They were created and dutifully prepared by her Chef Gabriel Tshumi. Queen Mary's Cheese Biscuits Queen Mary loved these simple yet elegant crisp cheese biscuits. They were created and dutifully prepared by … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Cheese Biscuits
A Luxury Treat on the Titanic: The Contentious History of Foie Gras
Foie gras has a contentious history intertwined with luxury and controversy. The fattened liver of ducks or geese was originally enjoyed in ancient Egypt by the wealthy elite. Through trade and conquest, foie gras has become associated with status and indulgence across ancient … [Read more...] about A Luxury Treat on the Titanic: The Contentious History of Foie Gras
Canapés à l’Amiral
These shrimp canapés have an honored place in food history as the first dish served in 1st Class on the ill fated voyage of the Titanic, April 14, 1912. Canapés à l'Amiral These shrimp canapés have an honored place in food history as the first dish served in 1st Class … [Read more...] about Canapés à l’Amiral
Parmesan Straws
A simple recipe to add an authentic touch to your Downton cocktail party. "These irresistible biscuits were a popular savoury (the final course after pudding, which has sadly fallen out of fashion). They can also be presented as canapes with drinks in the more contemporary … [Read more...] about Parmesan Straws
