CORONATION CHICKEN – FIT FOR A MONARCH
Coronation chicken was introduced at a luncheon during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It is a dish of diced chicken with a creamy sauce and touch of…
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COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
COLD CUCUMBER SOUP I like to start with a cold vegetable soup as part of an afternoon tea menu. It is always fun to serve the soup in a teacup…
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The Benefits of Green Tea Over Rice and How to Make It
Green tea over rice is a comforting food made of steamed rice and rich green tea. The dish originates from Japan, and is widely popular for its countless health benefits.…
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BOLIVIAN PICANA
Submitted by Maria Larkin (Our Daughter-in-Law) In La Paz, Bolivia, the family gathers to eat Picana on Christmas eve. We usually eat before heading to midnight mass. The stew contains…
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LENA PRICE’S WELSH CAKES
Submitted by Bernie Cross, Lena’s grandson Welsh cakes have been a staple of the Welsh culture since the mid-19th century. In the Welsh language they are called “cage bach” or…
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PEACHES: PERFECT FOR AFTERNOON TEA
Peach tea bread and scones made with peaches are perfect at any time of the day but are a tasty addition to any afternoon tea menu. Heavenly Peach Bread Ingredients:…
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OLD FASHIONED PEACH PIE
Old-fashioned double-crust pie made with fresh peaches and simple ingredients. What could be better during the summer peach season? (This is one my mother-in-law’s recipes.) Ingredients: 1 package of pastry…
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PEACH FLAVORED ICED TEAS
SIMPLY PEACHY 1-quart fresh water 6 heaping teaspoons tea* 1 large peach (do not peel) ½ lemon 4 tablespoons sugar or sweetener Boil water and make tea. Meanwhile, cut peach…
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A Perfect Summertime Cake
We had a much-needed rainy afternoon here and it cooled down the temperatures so that it was possible to even think about turning on the oven to bake a cake.…
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