A test of their baking skill, young lasses of Lancashire baked this cake for their betrothed as a gesture of love, care and friendship, as part of courtship. A bit of food trivia, a courting cake was presented to William and Kate before their nuptials. Lancashire Courting … [Read more...] about Lancashire Courting Cake Helped Lasses Land a Husband
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Cool and Refreshing Pimm’s Punch
In the 1840s, James Pimm invented Pimm's, the iconic English gin based drink. It was first touted as a health tonic, now it serves as refreshing addition to many summer cocktails. Pimm's Punch is delightful colorful and fruity drink which is a great addition to garden party and … [Read more...] about Cool and Refreshing Pimm’s Punch
Victorian Strawberry Water Ice
Ices (frozen desserts) have long been a part of English garden parties. Simple ices made of summer fruits were fancied by Edwardians, often frozen into elaborate metal moulds representing the shape of the fruits themselves. This is a simple classic Victorian recipe which … [Read more...] about Victorian Strawberry Water Ice
Heavenly Light Low Fat English Trifle
The traditional English trifle is easy to make, but loaded with calories; however there are ways to lighten the calorie and fat count, including replacing alcohol (which makes it kid friendly) with the juice from mashed or frozen berries. By replacing sponge with angel food cake … [Read more...] about Heavenly Light Low Fat English Trifle
Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
Charlotte Russe is a French chilled dessert made with ladyfingers, filled with a fruit flavored cream filling which has been set using gelatin, a favorite cooking ingredient of the Edwardians. My version cuts some of the fat by substituting half the whipping cream with yoghurt … [Read more...] about Individual Guiltless Strawberry Charlotte Russe
