Valentine's Day is almost upon us with all the familiar traditions that come with it like cards and romantic meals. We can thank the Victorians for modern-day Valentine's Day traditions, such as the Valentine's Day card. In contrast, the first valentines were homemade, … [Read more...] about Time To Start Planning for Valentine’s Day
desserts
Titanic’s American Vanilla Ice Cream
On Titanic, American ice cream was served for dessert in 2nd class, which is made with sugar, milk and cream. In comparison, 1st class passengers were served French style ice cream which is made with eggs so it's thick and more custard-like in texture. Now it is a matter of … [Read more...] about Titanic’s American Vanilla Ice Cream
Versatile Blueberry Fool
Fools are a favorite British dessert best enjoyed in summer when fruits are plentiful. The French word foulé means pressed or crushed, and refers to the simple mixture of crushed fruits and whipped cream. It is very simple to make and very delicious. A perfect addition to your … [Read more...] about Versatile Blueberry Fool
Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
It was a great night for American Downton Abbey fans. We had prepared ourselves to watch another great episode of Season 5, but were so thrilled to share in the joy of Joanne Froggatt's win at the Golden Globes. She won for best supporting actress in a TV series. In her powerful … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
Mrs. Patmore and the Crêpe Debate
Season 2 of Downton Abbey, currently running on Masterpiece Classic broadcast at PBS, has served up some pretty heavy fare for those of us who were perfectly happy to nibble on light dishes of budding love, fox hunts and garden parties in pre war times. Season 2 has brought us … [Read more...] about Mrs. Patmore and the Crêpe Debate
