This dessert is a simple sweet treat which suits both upstairs and downstairs guests. Oreos are very period appropriate. In 1912, Nabisco created a wonderful new biscuit that we know and love: a cookie with a cream filling sandwiched between two chocolate disks. While an … [Read more...] about Festive Chocolate Dipped Oreos For all Seasons
Christmas
Amazing English Gingernuts
Gingernuts are a great English tradition, producing a great cookie, perfect for dunking. … [Read more...] about Amazing English Gingernuts
Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce
This is the traditional accompaniment to Christmas Pudding. You can also use on a number of desserts begging for a kick of silky vanilla flavour. … [Read more...] about Sweet Vanilla Dessert Sauce
British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday
Stir Up Sunday is a great way for cooks to remember when to prepare their traditional holiday treats which need time to mature before Christmas. Much like when North American families gather to make Christmas cookies for friends and family for the season, British families put on … [Read more...] about British Christmas Traditions Begin with Stir Up Sunday
Traditional Plum Pudding
Plum pudding has been served in Britain on special occasions for hundreds of years. Families gather on Stir-up Sunday to make their puddings, the last Sunday before Advent. A flaming version took center stage at Christmas dinner at Downton. Plum pudding also appeared on the … [Read more...] about Traditional Plum Pudding