Jump to Recipe If you're looking for a unique yet simple holiday dessert that will wow your guests, consider Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) - an Italian specialty treat made by rolling rich chocolate studded with nuts and cookies into a decadent salami-shaped … [Read more...] about Salami di Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) – An Italian Holiday Treat
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Fortnum & Mason’s Never Fail Shortbread
Shortbread is an easy traditional sweet treat to make. If you don't have your own family recipe to fall back on, here is a great one inspired by Tea at Fortnum & Mason. Rice flour is the secret ingredient that gives the shortbread a nice crisp texture. Take care not to … [Read more...] about Fortnum & Mason’s Never Fail Shortbread
Quick and Elegant Berry Phyllo Tarts
The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but they excel in the tea ritual and I love sharing recipes of bite-sized dishes to serve at tea or special occasions. As Henry James once said: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated … [Read more...] about Quick and Elegant Berry Phyllo Tarts
It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
Welcome to my virtual tea party. The weather is always a safe topic to discuss when having tea, and this week we are experiencing the unsettled weather of Spring, shifting from cool to warm and then back to cool again, sometimes all within the same day. Dressing in layers for … [Read more...] about It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
What Would Mrs. Patmore Keep in Her Kitchen? Essential Ingredients for Authentic Period Cooking
Want to stock a pantry worthy of Mrs. Patmore? It’s more involved than it might first appear. Early twentieth-century kitchens relied on a relatively simple set of core ingredients, but they used them in more layered and resourceful ways than many modern home cooks do today. Much … [Read more...] about What Would Mrs. Patmore Keep in Her Kitchen? Essential Ingredients for Authentic Period Cooking
