How we can forget the glorious Garden Party from last episode of Season 1? Not only was there all drama between Mary and Matthew, Lord Grantham announced that Britain was at war. This dates the episode at August 4, 1914, 105 years ago today. Garden Parties at English grand … [Read more...] about August is Time to Entertain Outdoors at the Garden Party
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Sinfully Light Frozen Chocolate Yoghurt
This yoghurt dessert is so sinfully rich that you would never know it is low in fat. There are not many steps involved which also helps make it one of my favorites which I can quickly put together. Cornstarch trick to provide the creamy consistency and fat free evaporated milk … [Read more...] about Sinfully Light Frozen Chocolate Yoghurt
Royal Eggs en Cocotte
Eggs en Cocotte is a French breakfast dish that is named for the dish that the egg is cooked in, the little cocotte pot. A very easy dish to prepare it essentially is baking eggs in a bain-marie (water bath). The base ingredients are eggs and a splash of cream. You can mix and … [Read more...] about Royal Eggs en Cocotte
Russian Beef Stroganov
Stroganoff is familiar to many as it reached peak popularity in the 70s in North America. It did in fact orginate in Russia in the mid 1800s, after one of the members of the influential Stroganov family. Russian Beef Stroganov Stroganoff is familiar to many as … [Read more...] about Russian Beef Stroganov
Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty
Summer is my favourite time of year: not only is it a welcome change from a long cold winter, but is the time when gardeners can see the efforts from their Spring plantings. Grand country homes like Downton Abbey had vast kitchen gardens to feed family and staff, as a quick … [Read more...] about Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty