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
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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
Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Another Father's Day has come and gone. Our son, Master James, dined with us as Lord D proudly prepared his famous grilled roast beast (steak) feast. Celebrated around the world, Father's Day started at church, much like Mother's Day did. Check out my quick history on Father's … [Read more...] about Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Dreaming of Downton Garden Parties Served with Garden Cake
Spring is here, the snow around us has melted, and you can see tulips breaking through the soil. Even the golfers have come out of hibernation on the golf course where we live. Of course we all anxious to shed our winter clothes, but not quite yet. Our patience will be rewarded … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Downton Garden Parties Served with Garden Cake
What to Serve at a Fox Hunt: Punch and Fruit Cake
I grew up with horses and, while fortunate to have lived close to the now internationally famous Spruce Meadows, did not have the same passion as some of my girl friends who pursued jumping more seriously. For most of them the love of horses faded when they discovered boys. … [Read more...] about What to Serve at a Fox Hunt: Punch and Fruit Cake
