Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her official birthday on April 21st, and while her birthday plans may be private, we do know is that her favourite chocolate birthday cake will be on the afternoon tea menu. Just like most of us, the Royals have a family birthday cake recipe. This … [Read more...] about April 21: Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Served with Chocolate Cake
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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)
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
Truffled Wild Mushroom Tartlets
Quiche like tartlets are a great addition to your appetizer tray; Your local supermarket will likely have a variety of wild and specialty mushrooms for you to experiment with. You could substitute melted butter for the truffle oil, but there is nothing like the earthy smell and … [Read more...] about Truffled Wild Mushroom Tartlets
