These simple, yet elegant chicken bridge rolls, were preferred by Queen Mary, often served at simple suppers. Her preference was a simple mixture of chicken and mayonnaise, stuffed into scooped out bridge rolls. I have added a few more light colored items to add some crunch. … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Chicken Bridge Rolls
Summer
The Royals’ Oeufs (Eggs) Drumkilbo
This royal dish was particularly favoured by the Queen Mother. Oeufs Drumkilbo was a regular dish served on Britannia, and has appeared on the wedding menus of a few royals. Served as a cold appetizer it contains lobster, gelatin, mayo and ketchup. Still, an interesting recipe … [Read more...] about The Royals’ Oeufs (Eggs) Drumkilbo
Before the Fizz Came From a Can
Ginger beer has been around a lot longer than the grocery store shelf. Mrs. Beeton published her recipe in 1861, in her famous Book of Household Management. The book sold two million copies by 1868. That's not a minor footnote. That's the Victorian equivalent of going … [Read more...] about Before the Fizz Came From a Can
Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her lemonade recipe is a classic. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Easy Peasy Peach Pie
When fresh fruit is in season it is easy to bring home a basket or two, and then find after a few days your family has had their fill. The rest just sits on the counter craving a little love. When this happens in our household, a pie crust comes in handy to save the day, and … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Peach Pie
