Downton Abbey fans are quick to rhyme off quips and put downs made by the Dowager Countess. The You Tube collection, Top 10 Maggie Moments has gone viral and you can now buy your own tastefully embroidered pillows with some of the best known one liners. The wonderful Maggie … [Read more...] about Saucy Stuff Mrs. Patmore Says
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Stewed Cucumbers: The Edwardian Way to Use Up Too Many Cucumbers
A forgotten side dish from Mrs. Beeton that turns the biggest cucumbers in your garden into something worth eating. It's the end of September, and somewhere in your garden, a cucumber hid under a leaf for a week and came out the size of a rolling pin. There are probably … [Read more...] about Stewed Cucumbers: The Edwardian Way to Use Up Too Many Cucumbers
How to Make a Frittata (And Whether Downton Abbey Ever Served One)
Eggs in the fridge. Half an onion. A block of cheddar going hard at the edges. That is a frittata waiting to happen, and it is one of the most useful things you can learn to cook without a recipe. Below is the full method, the ratio that makes it foolproof, and an answer to a … [Read more...] about How to Make a Frittata (And Whether Downton Abbey Ever Served One)
Garlic Scape Green Sauce — 5 Minutes, No Cooking Required
Garlic scape green sauce is a blended raw condiment made from garlic scapes, flat-leaf parsley, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and seasoning. It takes five minutes to make, keeps three days in the fridge, and works alongside cold meats, grilled fish, eggs, and roasted … [Read more...] about Garlic Scape Green Sauce — 5 Minutes, No Cooking Required
Chive Blossom Vinegar: How to Make It and Why You Should
What Is Chive Blossom Vinegar? It is exactly what it sounds like: white wine or champagne vinegar infused with fresh chive blossoms. Capturing the essence of the blossoms in vinegar is a way to preserve their unique flavour long after their season has passed. The result is not … [Read more...] about Chive Blossom Vinegar: How to Make It and Why You Should
