If you need to find a use for egg yolks, portuguese custard tarts are a one dessert to try. If you have purchased them in a bakery you will be pleasantly surprised how little it costs to make. Essentially you prepare a custard, pour into puff pastry shells, bake and finish under … [Read more...] about Super Easy Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastel De Nata)
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Welsh Glamorgan Sausages: A Veggie Delight
Glamorgan sausages are a traditional Welsh dish. Yes, there were vegetarians in the Edwardian era, and like other vegetarian dishes which came out of the era, they are made to look the meat version. While exact dating is a bit tricky we can point to Wild Wales, published in … [Read more...] about Welsh Glamorgan Sausages: A Veggie Delight
Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Ices were the Showcase at Garden Parties Ices (frozen desserts) were a staple at garden parties. Simple ices made of summer fruits were fancied by Edwardians, often frozen into elaborate metal moulds representing the shape of the fruits themselves. I find it an amazing feat … [Read more...] about Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
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
Downton Days Return to America: Bring on the Deviled Eggs
Welcome back Downton. After a long wait fans across the US and Canada were finally rewarded with Masterpiece's presentation Sunday night of not one, but 2 episodes of Season 3. It was like having two pieces of wedding cake at Mary and Matthew's reception: they finally made it to … [Read more...] about Downton Days Return to America: Bring on the Deviled Eggs
