Rice pudding is classic comfort food in the cooler months of the year. This is a Victorian-era recipe based on Mrs. Beeton's original recipe, which could be tossed in the oven and left while attending to other kitchen duties. Really easy without a great deal of fuss. Easy … [Read more...] about Easy Baked Rice Pudding
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Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
Clafouti is a nice light summer dessert which is quick to prepare and works with whatever summer fruit you have on hand. Traditionally it is prepared with cherries, but I used peaches. It is such a great dessert that Julia Child dedicated a whole chapter to it. … [Read more...] about Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread
My favourite use for ripe bananas is in breads. I adapted this Edwardian banana bread recipe in which clever cooks used cooked pumpkin to provide bulk to the bread without affecting the flavour of the loaf. It still tastes like a banana. I have adjusted the recipe to cut the fat … [Read more...] about Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread
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
Serving up Healthy Pumpkin Bran Loaf Goodness
Fall signals the seasonal harvest of pumpkins and it is hard to resist filling your house with the amazing odours of pumpkin spice. This bread is not only hearty but heart-healthy. Make it into a loaf or muffins. Healthier Pumpkin Bran Loaf Fall signals the … [Read more...] about Serving up Healthy Pumpkin Bran Loaf Goodness