Think of marrow as grown-up Zucchini. Native to England, marrows are bland green, oval summer squash that can grow to the size of a watermelon. Zucchini and courgette are the same thing - zucchini Italian name and courgette French. Both mean baby marrow. You can also use … [Read more...] about Titanic Stuffed Marrow Farci
Holiday/Occasion
Comforting Cabbage Colcannon
Colcannon is a lovely Irish comfort food combining potatoes and cabbage, all mashed together. It can be served as side dish, or if you add sausages it can become a main course feast. At Halloween, it served to predict marriage. Charms were hidden in the mashed potatoes and any … [Read more...] about Comforting Cabbage Colcannon
Comforting Irish Stew
There is nothing as comforting as stew when it is cold outside. Celebrate Branson's heritage with the way the Irish prepare stew, with beer added. King George V loved Irish Stew, but his version was made with mutton. Comforting Irish Stew There is nothing as … [Read more...] about Comforting Irish Stew
Bountiful Serviceberry/ Saskatoon Pie
Serviceberries are found across North America, Europe and Asia. They can be found in the wild, but often are planted as ornamentals for their masses of showy, white flowers in early spring and colorful fall foliage. Also known as Juneberry, saskatoon, sarvis or sarvistree, … [Read more...] about Bountiful Serviceberry/ Saskatoon Pie
Light Peaches and Lavender Ice Cream
Warmer weather evokes renewed taste for ice cream. Try my Edwardian inspired version with peaches and lavender. Light Peaches and Lavender Ice Cream 6 medium peaches (ripe)1 tbsp. honey1 tsp. dried lavender buds2 cups milk1 cup fat free evaporated milk¼ cup … [Read more...] about Light Peaches and Lavender Ice Cream