If you're a fan of elegant French desserts, you've likely indulged in the divine crêpes Suzette at some point. This iconic dish of delicate crêpes drizzled with a sublime orange butter sauce has graced the menus of fine restaurants for over a century. But do you know the … [Read more...] about The Delectable History of French Fast Food: Crêpes Suzette
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The Best Victoria Sandwich
Victoria Sandwich or Victoria 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 recipe itself, but a few tips help create the best result. What better source to call … [Read more...] about The Best Victoria Sandwich
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. Lancashire Courting … [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. Typsy … [Read more...] about Typsy Laird, the Scottish Trifle
Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
Cranachan is a simple boozy Scottish dessert recipe 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 … [Read more...] about Scots Love Their Bonnie Cranachan
