Forget crumbs, embrace the sponge. When I started experimenting with yoghurt and applesauce in place of butter and oil, I discovered the texture of the cakes changed from crumbly cake to a nice moist sponge. It makes snack transportation much easier, provides a great base for … [Read more...] about Lovely Low-fat Lavender Tea Cakes
Downton Abbey Cookbook
The Queen’s Chocolate Perfection Pie
Darren McGrady was royal chef to Queen Elizabeth II, and to Princess Diana until her untimely death. The Queen loves chocolate and especially loved this chocolate flan. You will too! The Queen's Chocolate Perfection Pie Darren McGrady was royal chef to Queen Elizabeth … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Chocolate Perfection Pie
Melt in your Mouth Bridge Rolls
Bridge rolls are a variation of french brioche rolls, which means there is egg in the dough. They are shaped into logs before baking which make them perfect hand held sandwiches stuffed with your favorite fillings. The exact origin is not exactly known but appeared around WWI … [Read more...] about Melt in your Mouth Bridge Rolls
Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her ginger beer is a classic summer recipe to quench the thirst. You may recall seeing workers at Downton taking a break with a cool drink. Mrs. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her lemonade recipe is a classic. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
