We often see cakes frosted with buttercream, but if you are looking for an alternative, try this rich ganache icing used by the Royal Family. Very simple to make and produces a nice glossy result. Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing 1/2 lb. quality semisweet chocolate … [Read more...] about Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing
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Keto No Dairy Chocolate Ice Cream
Ketogenic diets have existed since the 1900s, first used as a medical treatment. It is now a popular lifestyle choice for those who wish to eat a low carb diet. If you are also lactose intolerant this is a great ice cream recipe to try. Keto No Dairy Ice … [Read more...] about Keto No Dairy Chocolate Ice Cream
Mamma Agata’s Famous Lemon Cake
This super moist lemon cake became famous after it impressed Humphrey Bogart back in the day. It comes from Mamma Agata, whose family started an amazing cooking school, situated on the Amalfi coast. It is on my bucket list to travel there one day. Mamma Agata's Famous Lemon … [Read more...] about Mamma Agata’s Famous Lemon Cake
Classic Apple Pie, Originated in Britain
While Americans seem to have claimed Apple pie as their own, recipes and apples themselves were brought by early European settlers to America. In fact, apple pie recipes date back to medieval times in Britain. Classic Apple Pie, Orginated in Britain 2 pie crusts … [Read more...] about Classic Apple Pie, Originated in Britain
Downton’s English Cream Scones
Scones have been essential to the British teatime tradition since the mid-nineteenth century when, according to legend, Anna, the fashionable Duchess of Bedford ordered her servants to sneak the small cakes and hot tea into her room for an afternoon snack. In time, she began … [Read more...] about Downton’s English Cream Scones
