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
Downton Abbey Party Food
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
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, with a touch of brandy added. King George V's Crêpe Au Naturel King George V had very simple tastes and was fond of this crêpe which had a touch of brandy … [Read more...] about King George V’s Crêpe Au Naturel
Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
Downton Abbey fans love to share the show with their friends and family. The fabulous food lends itself to themed parties. In this post, I include a few specific ideas for planning a Downton party. A great idea if you are planning to see the new movie with a group of your … [Read more...] about Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
