Ginger beer has been around a lot longer than the grocery store shelf. Mrs. Beeton published her recipe in 1861, in her famous Book of Household Management. The book sold two million copies by 1868. That's not a minor footnote. That's the Victorian equivalent of going … [Read more...] about Before the Fizz Came From a Can
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Scotch Eggs Make Amazing Keto Snacks
Scotch eggs (aka Scots eggs) first surfaced in early 19th century British Isles. Even though the ingredients suggest it should be eaten as a breakfast food, it is most often served as cold snack in pugs or at picnics. Its origin is unclear although it could possible be a … [Read more...] about Scotch Eggs Make Amazing Keto Snacks
Lovely Little Mincemeat Pies
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Lovely Little Mincemeat Pies
Easy Holiday Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Easy Holiday Mincemeat Oatmeal Squares
Easy Peasy Mincemeat
Nothing says British Christmas like mincemeat. Originally mincemeat was made with ground meat, offals, eggs and whatever else was on hand. The first mince pies were prepared by the Crusaders in the 11th century. Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg) brought back from the Holy Land were … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Mincemeat
