Before produce became available to us year-round, cooks used ingredients as they were harvested and those which could be stored in cool rooms or root cellars. This is a great creamy and warming soup for the cooler seasons, this soup combines parsnips and apples, but no cream. … [Read more...] about Warming Parsnip and Apple Soup
Winter
The Royal’s Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
One of the favourite holiday treats at Buckingham Palace is Christmas Gingerbread biscuits. They are soft as gingerbread cookies should be, and are made without molasses. … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Christmas Gingerbread Biscuits
Christmas Chocolate Salami – Low Carb
In Italian homes, Salami di Cioccolato or Chocolate salami is a traditional treat enjoyed throughout the year, but especially at Christmas. It is also a traditional treat in Portugal. Traditionally made with cookies and alcohol, you can enjoy a keto version by substituting pork … [Read more...] about Christmas Chocolate Salami – Low Carb
Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake
This recipe comes from The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook which is quite similar to other gingerbread recipes of the era. What is particularly enjoyable about this book is that is prefaced by the historical background which I also like to provide. "Ginger was one of the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake
How to Make Authentic Cabbage Rolls
Traditions in Eastern European families include cabbage rolls, "Golubtsi", made in a unique way that Baba (grandmother) used to make. This is peasant food since the ingredients are quite inexpensive; however, they are labour intensive to make. As a result, they are often reserved … [Read more...] about How to Make Authentic Cabbage Rolls