Cake and tea are a natural combination. Pound cakes in particular always seem to make it to the tea tray, and date back to the 1700s. They were so named because of the quantity of ingredients:one pound of each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It made quite a few loafs, but … [Read more...] about Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
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Titanic’s Coconut Sandwich Cookies
This sweet treat can grace your tea tray or party sweet dish with distinction. It was served to 2nd class passengers as part of the dessert course on April 12, 1912. … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Coconut Sandwich Cookies
Sauté Chicken Lyonnaise
This is a classic easy French dish, and coincidentally was served in 1st Class on the Titanic. French Edwardian legend Escoffier did not coat the chicken, and used a veal sauce instead of chicken, but the dish is essentially sauteed chicken with onions and sauce. … [Read more...] about Sauté Chicken Lyonnaise
My Granny’s Amazing Hot Cross Bun Recipe
Hot cross buns are traditionally served hot or toasted on Good Friday, the cross standing as a symbol of the Crucifixion. My Granny’s Sweet Bun recipe can easily be transformed into hot cross buns by adding cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, currants, and candied peel when you … [Read more...] about My Granny’s Amazing Hot Cross Bun Recipe
British Baked Banana Pudding
This traditional British pudding has a luscious velvet feel in your mouth which can be enjoyed hot or cold. If you can't make banana bread fast enough to use up your overripe bananas, here is a great recipe which uses 5 ripe bananas. … [Read more...] about British Baked Banana Pudding