On Titanic, American ice cream was served for dessert in 2nd class, which is made with sugar, milk and cream. In comparison, 1st class passengers were served French style ice cream which is made with eggs so it's thick and more custard-like in texture. Now it is a matter of … [Read more...] about Titanic’s American Vanilla Ice Cream
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Peaches In Chartreuse Jelly
Peaches in Chartreuse Jelly was served as a dessert course in 1st class on the last night of the ill fated voyage of Titanic. Chartreuse is an after dinner liqueur which dates back to the 17th century, a creation by 3 monks who each had one part, but not the entire recipe. It … [Read more...] about Peaches In Chartreuse Jelly
Luscious Chocolate Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling set by gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. This version is less cream heavy with the help of egg whites. Typically you name your Charlotte after … [Read more...] about Luscious Chocolate Charlotte Russe
Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
A test of their baking skill, young lasses of Lancashire baked this cake for their betrothed as a gesture of love, care and friendship, as part of courtship. A bit of food trivia, a courting cake was presented to William and Kate before their nuptials. Lancashire Courting … [Read more...] about Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
Can’t Beet this Rich Chocolate Keto Torte
This is a fabulously rich chocolate dessert which is sure to please everyone, but not just those following a low carb, gluten free and keto fans. The secret ingredient is beet. The torte differs from cake as it is made is made of eggs, little or no flour, using ground nuts to … [Read more...] about Can’t Beet this Rich Chocolate Keto Torte
