Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her official birthday on April 21st, and while her birthday plans were private, we do know is that her favourite chocolate birthday cake was most likely be on the afternoon tea menu. Just like most of us, the Royals have a family birthday cake … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth’s Favourite Chocolate Cake
English cuisine
Healthy Rhubarb Blueberry Gems (muffins)
Back in the period when baking was done in hearth ovens, it would take a long time to bake a cake, and the final product would often be burned. In the UK, muffin tins, also called gem pans, were named after The Gem Company which made them popular around the turn of the 20th … [Read more...] about Healthy Rhubarb Blueberry Gems (muffins)
The Best Mashed Potatoes
The interesting history behind potatoes is that they were considered as pig food until the 18th century. It was Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) who elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to the dining table in France and around Europe. … [Read more...] about The Best Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust This is a simple pie from WWI when food was rationed. Filling2 large onions2 large carrots3 stalks celery1 medium turnip2 … [Read more...] about Vegetable Pie with Potato Crust
One Pan Roast Pork Dinner
Our favourite weekend meal in our house--aside from roast beef dinner--is this lovely pork dinner. Essentially a one-pan dinner to feed a crowd. You should be able to find a rolled pork loin at your local supermarket. My Lord D’s Roast Pork Dinner 3–4 pounds … [Read more...] about One Pan Roast Pork Dinner
