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
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Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Filling2 large onions2 large carrots3 stalks celery1 medium turnip2 … [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. My Lord D’s Roast Pork Dinner 3–4 pounds … [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
Keto Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Everybody loves a good coffee cake, but did you know that it evolved over time through the centuries, and it was the Danes who came up with the earliest types of coffee cake. The custom of enjoying cake with coffee began in Europe in the 17th century when coffee gained … [Read more...] about Keto Pumpkin Coffee Cake
