You can't have roast beef without gravy. It really is so simple to make, right in the roasting pan. The secret to my gravy is using red wine to create a rich taste. You can substitute beef stock for the wine or use a combination of both. … [Read more...] about The Best Rich Beef Gravy
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What to Serve at Your Next Fox Hunt: Punch and Dense Cake
I grew up with horses and, while fortunate to have lived close to the now internationally famous Spruce Meadows, did not have the same passion as some of my girl friends who pursued jumping more seriously. For most of them the love of horses faded when they discovered boys. … [Read more...] about What to Serve at Your Next Fox Hunt: Punch and Dense Cake
The Best Roast Beef
This make a wonderful Sunday dinner tradition, a one pot meal with your main and veggies. Top it off with rich beef gravy and yorkshire puddings…and don’t forget the horseradish. … [Read more...] about The Best Roast Beef
Sunday = Roast Beef + Yorkshire Pudding + Downton Abbey
Roast beef dinner is a traditional British Sunday meal. The day is made even more special now as we can enjoy it before settling in to watch Downton Abbey. As a side note it was served on Titanic in 3rd class. Handy Roasting Schedule More of a Daisy than Mrs. … [Read more...] about Sunday = Roast Beef + Yorkshire Pudding + Downton Abbey
Planning Your Titanic Tribute: Just Desserts
Shocking photos and videos circulating in mainstream and online media of the January 13th grounding of the "unsinkable" Costa Concordia. More than 4,000 people were on board when the ship hit rocks off the shores of the island of Giglio, Italy. Given the size of this passenger … [Read more...] about Planning Your Titanic Tribute: Just Desserts