This delightful dish dates back to the 1800s. The dish was created by Chef Auguste Escoffier in honour of Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebration. Cherries was Queen Victoria's favourite fruit so it was a good choice for dessert. The original version was not served over ice … [Read more...] about Spectacular Cherries Jubilee
Healthy recipes
Homemade Horseradish
Still a popular condiment in English cookery (Lord D and I love it on roast beef), it is quite easy to make and more economical than buying store-bought if you use a lot of horseradish, as we do. Do take precautions to ensure your work area is well ventilated and protect your … [Read more...] about Homemade Horseradish
The Best Low Fat Waffles
Waffles have been in existence since there were batter and hot rocks, but their name has changed over the centuries. In the 1200s craftsmen began forging irons into a honeycomb pattern, named "wafla" after the part of a beehive. The religious connection is clear as the pattern … [Read more...] about The Best Low Fat Waffles
The Queen’s Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur, "Crisp Mister" is a hot ham and cheese sandwich but it sounds so much tastier with a french twist. The earliest written reference is traced to Proust' novel À la recherche du temps perdu (In search of lost time) in 1918. However, Croque Monsieur started to … [Read more...] about The Queen’s Croque Monsieur
Bountiful Banbury Tarts
Banbury Tarts are a traditional tea treat named after the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire in England. There are regional variations of this classic tart, some calling for raisins, others with figs, candied peel or currants and walnuts. These tarts, like treacle tart, will remind … [Read more...] about Bountiful Banbury Tarts