Mrs. Beeton is the Victorian publisher, known as the Original Domestic Goddess. Her version of béchamel incorporated infused vegetables. If you eat low carb you can substitute the milk for equal parts chicken stock and cream which was how it was originally made. Mrs. Beeton's … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Marvelous Béchamel Sauce
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Mrs. Beeton’s French-style Green Beans
Mrs. Beeton, the Original Domestic Goddess wrote her Book of Household Management back in 1861. Her recipes are still in use today. Mrs. Beeton's French-style Green Beans Mrs. Beeton, the Original Domestic Goddess wrote her Book of Household Management back in 1861. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s French-style Green Beans
Mrs. Beeton’s Meatloaf
While you may think of meatloaf as a 1950s innovation, it actually dates back to Roman times. This recipe comes from Mrs. Beeton, the first Domestic Goddess from her best selling book “Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Cookery and Household Management”, published in 1861. Mrs. Beeton's … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Meatloaf
Warming Apple-Cheddar Crumble
Crumbles and crisps are essentially the same type of old fashioned dessert - lightly sweetened fruit topped with crumbly shortbread pastry. Crisps are often called crumbles in the UK. With the bitter cold, this crumble is is more indulgent, featuring the love affair between … [Read more...] about Warming Apple-Cheddar Crumble
Mrs. Beeton’s Drinking Chocolate
You may recall in S6E03, the Dowager sends her maid Denker to make some hot chocolate. Packaged mixes are convenient but are filled with empty calories and preservatives that are not the best for us. This recipe is simple and historic. It is like you are there sipping chocolate … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Drinking Chocolate
