Victoria Sandwich or sponge is a staple of English baking. You will often see this cake sitting on a table nearby in period films during tea time. There is not much variation in the actual recipe itself, but a few tips are helpful in creating the best result. What better … [Read more...] about The Best Victoria Sandwich
Mothers Day
Festive Chocolate Dipped Oreos For all Seasons
This dessert is a simple sweet treat that 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 American … [Read more...] about Festive Chocolate Dipped Oreos For all Seasons
Decadent Yet Easy Truffled Egg Toast
Featured on Downton as one of the many dishes the servants were treated to after Edith's wedding disaster in Season 3, this is a popular brunch item dish you will find in many upscale bistros, but it will also be served as an appetizer at lunch or dinner. Decadent Yet Easy … [Read more...] about Decadent Yet Easy Truffled Egg Toast
Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
Take your ripe banana recipes to the next level and use 8 ripe bananas in the process. This traditional tea cake which originated in Cornwall, is amazingly moist, with bananas in the cake, filling and icing. Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake Take your ripe banana … [Read more...] about Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
There are some dishes that everyone should learn now to make properly. Scrambled eggs is one of them. Once you learn to make them like a professional chef, you will truly impress everyone with your cooking talents. Hint, save your milk. Properly made scrambled eggs are a simple … [Read more...] about The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
