While you may think of meatloaf as a 1950s innovation, it actually dates back to Roman times. This recipe comes from Mrs. Beeton, the first Domestic Goddess from her best selling book “Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Cookery and Household Management”, published in 1861. Mrs. Beeton's … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Meatloaf
Winter
Warming Apple-Cheddar Crumble
Crumbles and crisps are essentially the same type of old fashioned dessert - lightly sweetened fruit topped with crumbly shortbread pastry. Crisps are often called crumbles in the UK. With the bitter cold, this crumble is is more indulgent, featuring the love affair between … [Read more...] about Warming Apple-Cheddar Crumble
Mrs. Beeton’s Drinking Chocolate
You may recall in S6E03, the Dowager sends her maid Denker to make some hot chocolate. Packaged mixes are convenient but are filled with empty calories and preservatives that are not the best for us. This recipe is simple and historic. It is like you are there sipping chocolate … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Drinking Chocolate
Healthy Fruit & Oatmeal Muffins
This is my go to low fat muffin. I went through a period of a year where I made a batch every week and enjoyed a muffin every morning on the commute to work. Low Fat Healthy Fruit and Oatmeal Muffins This is my go to low fat muffin. I went through a period of a year where … [Read more...] about Healthy Fruit & Oatmeal Muffins
Comforting Eve’s Pudding
This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting when it is chilly outside. Comforting Eve’s Pudding This is a very simple traditional apple recipe, comforting in the fall and winter months. 1 1/2 pounds Bramleys ((or other cooking apples))1 cup … [Read more...] about Comforting Eve’s Pudding