We all remember Nellie Melba from Downton Season 4. Peach Melba was created by chef Auguste Escoffier (1846 – 1935), also connected to Downton (Alfred apprenticed at his cooking school). She dined in the best restaurants in Europe so of course was acquainted with … [Read more...] about The Royals Love Pêche Melba
Edwardian recipes
Sumptuous Spotted Dick
The most famous recipe from Downton Season 5 is Spotted Dick, a lovely custard dessert with an unfortunate name. It first appeared in the 1849 cookbook The Modern Housewife written by Alexis Soyer, but meat based versions date back to the medieval era. What’s in a … [Read more...] about Sumptuous Spotted Dick
Easy Peasy Hollandaise, the Mother of Sauces
Every cook should be able to make classic French Mother sauces and hollandaise is one of the great ones, perfect for asparagus, fish and American favourite Eggs Benedict. It had a cameo role on Downton, but who knew it was always keto friendly. This version created by Master … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Hollandaise, the Mother of Sauces
Easy Peasy Rock Cakes
Harry Potter fans in your household will recognize these. It was Harry’s favourite tea treat. Essentially they are sweet little biscuits and quite tasty at that. Easy Peasy Rock Cakes Harry Potter fans in your household will recognize these. It was Harry’s favorite tea … [Read more...] about Easy Peasy Rock Cakes
Delicate Earl Grey Créme Anglaise
If you love the flavour of Earl Grey, you will love this version of Créme Anglaise for a dessert sauce. Delicate Earl Grey Créme Anglaise If you love Earl Grey you will love this delicately flavored dessert sauce for your favorite desserts. 3/4 cup milk2 large egg … [Read more...] about Delicate Earl Grey Créme Anglaise
