Pineapples first came to Europe in the 16th century, brought to Spain by Christopher Columbus from Guatemala. Growing these exotic fruits in England was eventually achieved in the 18th century in hot-houses, but still very much a rarity and so a symbol of wealth and … [Read more...] about Triple Pineapple Cake
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Quick History of Marshmallows and an Easy Keto Recipe
I love hot chocolate in the winter months, topped off with marshmallows. Named after the mallow plant which grows wild in marshes, ancient Egyptians enjoyed this treat, squeezing the sap from the plant, mixing it with nuts and honey. Fast forward to the mid-1800s, French candy … [Read more...] about Quick History of Marshmallows and an Easy Keto Recipe
Comforting Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Bean Soup with Pasta)
Pasta e Fagioli, or Italian bean soup with pasta, dates back to the Roman Empire. A common dish, it was prepared with black eyed peas, the only bean available at the time. When the dish migrated to America, using beans like Cannellini were exclusively served to the rich and … [Read more...] about Comforting Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Bean Soup with Pasta)
Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
If you have made scalloped potatoes in the past you can be waiting hours for your raw potatoes to cook. This game changing recipe was inspired by America's Test Kitchen.They drastically cut the cooking time by precooking the potatoes, using lots of cream instead of … [Read more...] about Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
The Best Bran Muffins
It is difficult to find bran muffins that are both moist and yielded the nutritional benefits of bran.I adapted this recipe from Cooks Illustrated which has created a muffin with the perfect combination of wet to dry ingredients to ensure moistness and great … [Read more...] about The Best Bran Muffins
