Mince and Tatties is a traditional Scottish Comfort food which is easy to prepare and a joy for all your fellow servants to enjoy downstairs at your Abbey. … [Read more...] about Scottish Mince and Tatties, Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
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Satisfying Shepherd’s and Cottage Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is a simple dish made of minced lamb or mutton, topped with mashed potatoes. When beef is used it is properly called cottage pie. It dates back to the 1800s, originating in the sheep raising areas of northern England and Scotland, when frugal housewives sought … [Read more...] about Satisfying Shepherd’s and Cottage Pie
Traditional English Hotpot
Hotpot is a traditional English comfort food. There are many regional variations around Britain which can be found in pubs across the UK. Coronation Street fans will know Betty's Hotpot which now can be found in Tesco. The basic recipe consists of layers of lamb (or beef) and … [Read more...] about Traditional English Hotpot
Hearty Russian Beef Beet Borscht
Borscht or Borshch was once enjoyed by the Romans, with beets and cabbage grown specifically to be enjoyed in the soup. The modern version as we know it started to appear in the 15th century. Did you know that beets were prescribed as an aphrodisiac?! An unproved food legend … [Read more...] about Hearty Russian Beef Beet Borscht
Downton Soup Kitchens Serve Borscht to Russian Refugees
January is almost behind us but we have had plenty of distractions to keep our mind off the short days and long winter nights. Not only did Downton Abbey won Best Drama at Britain's National Television Awards last week, they picked up the Drama Ensemble Award at last night's SAG … [Read more...] about Downton Soup Kitchens Serve Borscht to Russian Refugees