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
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Easy Fish & Chips
Fried fish was first introduced to London by Jewish immigrants from Portugal and Spain probably as far back as the 17th Century. Fish and chips were first served together as a complete dish around 1860 - the Malin family of London and the Lee's of Mossley, near Manchester, both … [Read more...] about Easy Fish & Chips
Cool and Refreshing Pimm’s Punch
In the 1840s, James Pimm invented Pimm's, the iconic English gin based drink. It was first touted as a health tonic, now it serves as refreshing addition to many summer cocktails. Pimm's Punch is delightful colorful and fruity drink which is a great addition to garden party and … [Read more...] about Cool and Refreshing Pimm’s Punch
Eton Mess: A Delightful Summer Dessert Recipe
What is it and Where It Came From Eton Mess is a British summer dessert made from three things: crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. It is deliberately imperfect. That is not a flaw. That is the point. The dessert has been associated with Eton College, the … [Read more...] about Eton Mess: A Delightful Summer Dessert Recipe
Lovely Little Tea Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are a staple of English cuisine. They have graced Afternoon Tea trays and have been served at garden parties for hundreds of years. They are traditionally light, delicate sandwiches sliced small enough to be picked up with the fingers or those little sandwich … [Read more...] about Lovely Little Tea Sandwiches
