Rhubarb was a huge favorite of the Edwardians and continues to be found in spring and summer dining menus. My lovely moist cake made healthier by cutting fat and sugar, and adding more fiber with whole wheat flour. Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake 1 1/2 cups brown … [Read more...] about Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake
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Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
This lovely salad is perfect to serve in Spring and Easter when asparagus is in season. It also has a great history. It was served as the eighth course in First class on the Titanic. Following the classic French Escoffier menu, a salad course often followed the roast. In … [Read more...] about Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
For the Love of Those Little Tea Sandwiches
Most people think of tea sandwiches when they think of Afternoon Tea. Crustless sandwiches are the benchmark of tea trays for hundreds of years. They also are found at Garden Parties, which I like to call tea outside. … [Read more...] about For the Love of Those Little Tea Sandwiches
Easy Meringue Cookies
Meringue is really easy to make and quite versatile. You can drop on cookie sheets like Hersey Kisses or pipe into nests or other shapes. Bonus is that this is a low fat dessert. To make Keto (sugar free), simply replace the caster sugar with your favorite sugar substitute, … [Read more...] about Easy Meringue Cookies
Welcome to the New World: Doubting Thomas Eats Humble pie
Downton Abbey fans were thrilled with the news in S2E6 that the Great War was over, particularly after the previous sombre episode where Matthew and William come home wounded from the war, and William succumbs to his injuries. Bummer. At long last we will be able to return to … [Read more...] about Welcome to the New World: Doubting Thomas Eats Humble pie
