Easter biscuits are an English tradition that originated in the West Country. They are a lightly spiced soft currant biscuit with a sugar crunch. In Somerset traditional recipes include Cassia oil, in the belief that it was used in the embalming process used to clean Jesus's … [Read more...] about Easy Easter Biscuits
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Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake
This recipe comes from The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook which is quite similar to other gingerbread recipes of the era. What is particularly enjoyable about this book is that is prefaced by the historical background which I also like to provide. "Ginger was one of the … [Read more...] about Downton’s Traditional Gingerbread Cake
Easy Banbury Cakes
Banbury cakes originated in Banbury, England, where secret recipes have been made in that town since 1586 and are still made there today. These days they are a tasty bundle of dried fruit with a wee bit of brandy, they are distinctive by their oval shape. … [Read more...] about Easy Banbury Cakes
Mrs. Beeton’s Plum Crumble
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
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
