Today we celebrate Julia Child's 108th birthday. She died 2 days before her 92nd birthday back in 2004. A pioneer in the culinary world she introduced American housewives to the joys of cooking French Cuisine. She bravely took the teaching concept to a whole new level on … [Read more...] about August 15: Celebrating Julia Child’s Birthday
Downton Abbey Food
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Beeton–The Victorian Domestic Goddess
Happy Birthday Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management published in 1861 when she was only 23, was an instant success. It sold a whopping 2 million copies in 1868. March 12 marks her … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Mrs. Beeton–The Victorian Domestic Goddess
Downton’s Cucumber Soup
This a great recipe to use up your bumper crop of cucumbers. The original recipe appeared in Eliza Acton's Modern Cookery for Private Families, a best selling book in the 19th century, and now has a new life featured in the new Official Downton Abbey Cookbook. Bonus is that this … [Read more...] about Downton’s Cucumber Soup
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
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
