The challenge with some recipes from the Victorian era is that we don't have the same tastes, so often need modernize them to make them more enjoyable. Gerard Baker, a talented cook, food historian and BBC personality has written a wonderful book, Mrs Beeton How to Cook: 220 … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Plum Crumble
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Easy Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake
If your family has had their fill of banana bread, try this lovely one bowl banana and pineapple cake. The crushed pineapple and cinnamon make it similar in flavour to many carrot cakes. … [Read more...] about Easy Banana and Pineapple Tea Cake
Strawberry Pavlova
This simple yet glamorous dessert is named after the famous Russian Ballerina Anna Pavlova. The base of the dessert is meringue, fashioned to look like a tutu, crisp on the outside, soft and marshmellowy on the inside. … [Read more...] about Strawberry Pavlova
Melt in your Mouth Bridge Rolls
Bridge rolls are a variation of french brioche rolls, which means there is egg in the dough. They are shaped into logs before baking which make them perfect hand held sandwiches stuffed with your favorite fillings. The exact origin is not exactly known but appeared around WWI … [Read more...] about Melt in your Mouth Bridge Rolls
Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her ginger beer is a classic summer recipe to quench the thirst. You may recall seeing workers at Downton taking a break with a cool drink. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer