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Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Mrs. Beeton Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an...
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Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her ginger beer is a classic summer recipe to quench the thirst. You may...
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Melt in your Mouth Bridge Rolls
Bridge rolls are a variation of french brioche rolls, which means there is egg in the dough. They are shaped into logs before baking which make them perfect hand held sandwiches stuffed with your...
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Lovely Low-fat Lavender Tea Cakes
Forget crumbs, embrace the sponge. When I started experimenting with yoghurt and applesauce in place of butter and oil, I discovered the texture of the cakes changed from crumbly cake to a nice moist...
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Queen Mary’s Favorite Birthday Cake
Royal Chef Gabriel Tschumi made this genoise (sponge) birthday cake for Queen Mary during his time at Marlborough Palace. It was one of her favorite cakes. The recipe has been in the royal family for...
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Labor Day Marks the Unofficial End of Summer
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the last day of freedom for many children who are back to school. As adults we feel the loss of carefree days by the lake basked in sunshine....
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The Best Low Carb Bread
When I switched to keto three years ago I set up to test recipes which I could make myself. I was successful in creating or adapting a number of keto dishes, bread was another matter. I still wanted...
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Add Downton Touches to Your Thanksgiving Table
Across America, seasoned cooks have already finalized their Thanksgiving dinner menus, and double-checked their order for a fresh turkey. Less experienced cooks are summoning up the courage to take...
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Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
MakeTime for Easter Tea This coming week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the...
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Pumpkin Spices Stimulate our Delicate Downton Senses
You know Fall is here when pumpkins line the outside of your grocer, huge displays of canned pumpkins appear out of nowhere, and you find yourself craving pumpkin-spiced treats. Pumpkin appears on...
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