Mother's Day is on the horizon and often poses a challenge when you are searching for unique ways to share time with mom. You could take mom to a tea room, but if you are on a budget or just want to take it one step further you can host your one tea party. Moms generally … [Read more...] about Hosting Tea for Mom is a Great Mother’s Day Idea
Edwardian recipes
The Downton Year Ends with Hogmanay
While Christmas in North America is a month long buildup of festivities, reflecting a melting pot of religious, cultural and secular traditions, New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key … [Read more...] about The Downton Year Ends with Hogmanay
Il Pesto, The Original Pesto Genoese Recipe
You will likely recognize pesto by its distinctive bright green color from basil, its main ingredient. It is especially great in the summer when basil comes fresh off the garden. It orignated in Genoa, in Italy's northern region and has been served in Italian homes since the … [Read more...] about Il Pesto, The Original Pesto Genoese Recipe
Hearty Irish Ham Soup
This is a great Irish inspired soup, a wonderful example of dishes which would start upstairs at a grand house, and finish downstairs. After a lovely upstairs dinner of Baked Ham, the bone could be made into a delicious soup for the servants. You can freeze the bone and bring out … [Read more...] about Hearty Irish Ham Soup
Classic French Mousseline Sauce
The classic french mousseline sauce is a moderation of Hollandaise, one of the five mother sauces. The mousseline includes a generout helping of whipped cream to make a wonderful flavour. Use this sauce to enhance savoury dishes, particularly fish and eggs. Mousseline … [Read more...] about Classic French Mousseline Sauce