Ever wonder what the royals eat? Here is a simple elegant crab dish served at Buckingham Palace, perfect for garden parties. Rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it tends to be more savoury than the … [Read more...] about The Royal Family’s Crab Rémoulade
New Years Dinner
Quintessential Crème Brûlée
This is a classic french dessert, dating back to the 1600s, first printed in a cookbook which was served at the Palace of Versailles. It is still enjoyed by the Royals in Buckingham Palace, but who doesn't love cracking the crust? Quintessential Crème Brûlée This is a … [Read more...] about Quintessential Crème Brûlée
Pâté de Foie Gras
Foie Gras is considered a luxury dish, and a staple of french cuisine served as an appetizer. It is a baked pâté made of goose liver. Force feeding geese to enlarge their livers for harvest has made the dish controversial and banned in some places. As you would expect on a … [Read more...] about Pâté de Foie Gras
Titanic’s Pink Wine Jelly
Middle-class passengers in 2nd class on Titanic were treated to dishes which they had never experienced before. For the dessert course, wine jelly was served. We now serve it alongside cheese as a spread, but it is delicious and refreshing on its own. Titanic's Pink Wine … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Pink Wine Jelly
Titanic’s Curried Chicken and Rice
Indian food has long been an English favorite, harking back to India's days as the prized British colony. This a delicious one pot meal for family or guests. It has the distinction of having been served in 2nd class on the ill fated voyage of Titanic on April 12, 1912. King … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Curried Chicken and Rice