Category: British

Beef Sandwiches – Potted Beef Spread

View my step-by-step video       My friend Viola Gardonis is famous for her Beef Sandwiches. Wherever she goes, there is a tray of neatly cut triangles with a delicious creamy filling. She told me they were super simple to make and sent me the recipe, you know the kind with no weights or … Continue reading Beef Sandwiches – Potted Beef Spread

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

View my step-by-step video                     We’re going vintage with the ever popular Pineapple Upside down cake. Around the 1920’s ovens were just getting introduced and prior to this, most homemakers make their cakes in a skillet. In 1925 the Hawaiian Pineapple company ran a contest and … Continue reading Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Elfviled Workshop Eggs – Holiday Deviled Eggs

View my step-by-step video             The holidays are the best time of the year. I love the food, music, Santa and those cute little elves. This year I decided to throw a theme Christmas party and asked all of my dear friends to come dresses as Elves. Dress up is … Continue reading Elfviled Workshop Eggs – Holiday Deviled Eggs

Black Forest Battenberg – British Royal Cake

View my step-by-step video           Thanks to Misty Ricardo for the King’s voice over – https://www.youtube.com/user/MistyRicardo Battenberg is a truly classic British cake. Earlier this Spring, I made a classic Battenberg for Ruby’s baby shower. I decided to switch things up this time by making a Battenberg cake influenced by the … Continue reading Black Forest Battenberg – British Royal Cake

Turkey with all the trimmings Sausage Rolls

View my step-by-step video Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I always want to make sure I’m stocked up with holiday favorites. Sausage rolls are wonderful year round, but seem to make it up front and center over the holidays. This year I decided to ditch the traditional beef filling and go with … Continue reading Turkey with all the trimmings Sausage Rolls

How to Soak Fruit for Christmas Cake

View my step-by-step video         A slice of Rum or Brandy infused fruitcake heralds the warmth of Christmas. If a bite of boozy doesn’t give you the warm and fuzzies, I don’t know what will! All over the world fuit cakes of different sizes and colours make their way over to the … Continue reading How to Soak Fruit for Christmas Cake

Battenberg – British Royal Cake

Click here to see my step-by-step video This recipe has been on my bucket list for a long long time. My love affair with the Battenberg started on a trip to London when I was 18 years old. Years later a friend of mine made the Battenburg on the popular TV show Recipe to Riches. … Continue reading Battenberg – British Royal Cake