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
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Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
A test of their baking skill, young lasses of Lancashire baked this cake for their betrothed as a gesture of love, care and friendship, as part of courtship. A bit of food trivia, a courting cake was presented to William and Kate before their nuptials. … [Read more...] about Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
Typsy Laird, the Scottish Trifle
Typsy Laird is the Sottish version of the English trifle. It can be served anytime of the year, but is traditionally enjoyed on Hogmanay (New Years) and as part of a Robert Burns Supper. You can make a non alcoholic version using fruit juice to soak the biscuits. … [Read more...] about Typsy Laird, the Scottish Trifle
Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
This is a simple boozy Scottish dessert traditionally made of oats, whisky, cream and berries. Purists soak toasted oats in whiskey, mix with whipping cream and throw in a few berries for good measure. You can make a heart healthy version by substituting non fat greek yoghurt … [Read more...] about Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster
Lord D introduced me to this dish from Michael's Back Door, one of his favorite Italian restaurants, and now mine. The dish originally calls for cream, but you can substitute nonfat plain yoghurt. … [Read more...] about Heavenly Angel Hair Pasta with Lobster