Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi made this genoise (sponge) birthday cake for Queen Mary during his time at Marlborough Palace. It was one of her favorite cakes. The recipe has been in the royal family for generations. Queen Elizabeth enjoys a chocolate version. … [Read more...] about Queen Mary’s Favorite Birthday Cake
Downton Abbey Party Food
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. … [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
King George V’s Crêpe Au Naturel
King George V had very simple tastes and was quite fond of this crêpe, created by Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi, which had a touch of brandy added. … [Read more...] about King George V’s Crêpe Au Naturel