Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her lemonade recipe is a classic. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Holiday/ Special Occasion
The Royal’s Poached Cod and Egg Sauce
This recipe from the royal kitchens is over 100 years old. Royal chefs served it to Queen Mary every Good Friday. Queen Mary requested Cod in this dish, and enjoyed with baby potatoes and parsnips. Parsnips were very popular in the early 1900’s. Today Queen Elizabeth II is … [Read more...] about The Royal’s Poached Cod and Egg Sauce
Delightful English Almond Macaroons
English macaroons are a delightful tea treat and keto friendly if you use a sugar substitute. Add a little red food coloring for wonderful a Valentine's Day treat. Delightful English Almond Macaroons English macaroons are a delightful tea treat and keto friendly if you … [Read more...] about Delightful English Almond Macaroons
Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries
This is definately a dish for special occasions where you wish to impress. It takes two days to finish the dish but is simple in execution. Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries This is definately a dish for special occasions where you … [Read more...] about Elegant Roast and Confit of Duck with Roasted Potatoes and Sour Cherries
Easy Peasy Peach Pie
When fresh fruit is in season it is easy to bring home a basket or two, and then find after a few days your family has had their fill. The rest just sits on the counter craving a little love. When this happens in our household, a pie crust comes in handy to save the day, and … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Peach Pie
