Still a popular condiment in English cookery (Lord D and I love it on roast beef), it is quite easy to make and more economical than buying store-bought if you use a lot of horseradish, as we do. Do take precautions to ensure your work area is well ventilated and protect your … [Read more...] about Homemade Horseradish
Sauce
Christmas Pudding Sweet Sauce
Traditional sweet sauce served with Christmas pudding. This recipe comes from the ill-fated voyage of Titanic, accompanying the plum pudding which was served in 2nd class. … [Read more...] about Christmas Pudding Sweet Sauce
Classic Espagnole Sauce
Sauces are what make French cuisine so distinctive. Hundreds of sauces were developed over hundreds of years. Auguste Escoffier, the famous Edwardian chef, was key to bringing French cuisine to the fine tables in the grand houses of the Edwardian era. He is credited for narrowing … [Read more...] about Classic Espagnole Sauce
Decadent Keto Chocolate Syrup
There is a misconception that keto lifestyle choices deprive you of the sweeter things in life, or that you have to spend more for specialty products. You can in fact enjoy treats like chocolate sauce without guilt. Make it yourself with a few ingredients and you are all set for … [Read more...] about Decadent Keto Chocolate Syrup
Mrs. Beeton’s Marvelous Béchamel Sauce
Mrs. Beeton is the Victorian publisher, known as the Original Domestic Goddess. Her version of béchamel incorporated infused vegetables. If you eat low carb you can substitute the milk for equal parts chicken stock and cream which was how it was originally made. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Marvelous Béchamel Sauce