Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling which has been set using gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. My version cuts some of the fat by substituting half the whipping cream with yoghurt … [Read more...] about Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
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Healthier Rhubarb Crumble
This is a healthier version of crumble with much less sugar, and almost no butter contained in other versions. Most rhubarb crumbles will contain strawberries or other berries, but rhubarb is also great on it's own. Healthier Rhubarb Crumble This is a healthier version of … [Read more...] about Healthier Rhubarb Crumble
Rhubarb Syrup
Rhubarb was loved by the Edwardians. It went into a variety of dishes, from cakes to drinks. You can make this simple syrup as a base to make a variety of beverages to cool you off. Rhubarb Syrup 5 stalk rhubarb, washed (chopped into ½ inch pieces)½ cup sugar (or … [Read more...] about Rhubarb Syrup
Zesty Rhubarb Cocktails
You can make a variety of Edwardian inspired drinks, starting with rhubarb syrup as your base. Try mixing with vodka or gin to create your own signature martini. You can also simply add sparkling water and a lemon slice for a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. Zesty Rhubarb … [Read more...] about Zesty Rhubarb Cocktails
Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
When I was keen on getting fibre into my diet, I bake muffins (or gems, as they are still sometimes called in the UK) every week. I would enjoy one on my train commute into the city. Oatmeal is a favourite ingredient of mine when you need to get fibre into your diet, and adding … [Read more...] about Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
