Plum pudding has been served in Britain on special occasions for hundreds of years, most notably at Christmas. Families gather on Stir Up Sunday to make their puddings, the last Sunday before Advent. A flaming version took center stage at Christmas dinner at Downton. Plum … [Read more...] about Traditional Plum Pudding
Titanic recipes
Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
Lobsters were served on the Titanic, but it is a myth that they would have survived the tragic sinking on April 15, 1912. Titanic sank to a depth of 12,500 feet yet lobsters can only live to a depth of 1500 feet. Beyond that the water pressure would cause their shells to … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Lobster Rissoles with Mousseline Sauce
Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
This classic appetizer has a place in history as one of the dishes served in 1st Class on the fateful evening of the sinking of the Titanic on Sunday, April 14, 1912 at 11:40 pm. Downton fans know that the sinking of the Titanic started the series. Titanic's Oysters à la … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Oysters à la Russe
Titanic Stuffed Marrow Farci
Think of marrow as grown-up Zucchini. Native to England, marrows are bland green, oval summer squash that can grow to the size of a watermelon. Zucchini and courgette are the same thing - zucchini Italian name and courgette French. Both mean baby marrow. You can also use … [Read more...] about Titanic Stuffed Marrow Farci
Heart Healthy Parmentier Potatoes
Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (August 12, 1737 – December 13, 1813) is best remembered for elevating the lowly potato from the hog trough to dining table in France and around Europe. Outside of Ireland potatoes were primarily fed to animals and were actually thought to cause … [Read more...] about Heart Healthy Parmentier Potatoes
