Apple Charlotte is a very simple dish, made famous on Downton Abbey. And in spite of Mrs. Patmore's protests, it is really simple to make and was one of King George V's favorite desserts. Individual Apple Charlottes Apple Charlotte is a very simple dish, made famous on … [Read more...] about Individual Apple Charlottes
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Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling which has been set using gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. My version cuts some of the fat by substituting half the whipping cream with yoghurt … [Read more...] about Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Comforting Beef and Barley Soup
This is a great hearty soup to use to use up lots of vegetables. This list is just a suggestion; just use whatever you have on hand. For deeper flavor, add a beef soup bone to the pot. Butchers will sell them to you at a very cheap price. Comforting Beef and Barley … [Read more...] about Comforting Beef and Barley Soup
Getting Downton with Strawberry Ice, Ice, Baby
The days are getting longer, and the warmer weather is slowly starting to make itself at home. Encouraged, Lord D. bought me a new pink bicycle which I will name Daisy, although she looks like a Penelope to me. Sadly all is not right in the world. Last Monday I lost a friend … [Read more...] about Getting Downton with Strawberry Ice, Ice, Baby
Dreaming of Downton Garden Parties Served with Garden Cake
Spring is here, the snow around us has melted, and you can see tulips breaking through the soil. Even the golfers have come out of hibernation on the golf course where we live. Of course we all anxious to shed our winter clothes, but not quite yet. Our patience will be rewarded … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Downton Garden Parties Served with Garden Cake