Rhubarb was the Edwardians' favourite way to signal spring had arrived. Before strawberries, before asparagus, rhubarb came first. It was in the garden, cheap, and worked in almost everything. Mrs. Patmore would have used it weekly. This rhubarb cake is adapted from period … [Read more...] about Edwardian Rhubarb Cake: A Healthier Version of a Victorian Favourite
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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
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
The Ultimate Magic Scone Recipe
Those with British heritage are blessed with family scone recipes passed through the generations. For the rest, it is a challenge to find a good recipe that is easy, reliable, adaptable and heart-healthy. This recipe is super easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Start with … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Magic Scone Recipe
