Why limit orange juice to a glass when you can add to your pancake batter. These are refreshing fluffy pancakes which are a nice treat for the ordinary. You can also add blueberries or other fruit. Delicious Orange Pancakes Why limit orange juice to a glass when you can … [Read more...] about Delicious Orange Fluffy Pancakes
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Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Bran Muffins
Centuries ago when baking was done in hearth ovens, it would take a long time to bake a cake, and the final product would often be burned. Muffin tins, also called gem pans, named after The Gem Company which made them popular around the turn of the 20th century, so people started … [Read more...] about Heart-Healthy Pumpkin Bran Muffins
Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
This recipe appears in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook. Orange cakes were one of the staples of the period and appear in many cookbooks. This version is originally from Margaret Black's Superior Cookery (1887) uses oranges and lemons and packs a very citrusy punch. … [Read more...] about Downton’s Orange Layer Cake
Jellied Fruit Salad
The Edwardians were gaga over jiggly jelly salads and desserts, and we often saw a jelly salad on display in the Downton kitchens. This is a family favourite served on special occasions. Jellied Fruit Salad The Edwardians were gaga over jiggly jelly salads and … [Read more...] about Jellied Fruit Salad
Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles
Home veg gardeners often find themselves at the mercy of nature. One year's drought is next year's bumper crop. When you have eaten all the fresh produce you and the neighbours can handle, the final solution is to can for the future. A favourite canning option in our family is … [Read more...] about Crunchy Bread & Butter Pickles
