Quintessentially British, cheese wheel wedding/celebration cakes–usually with white roses involved– are the only cakes we make here at the White Rose Manor and only by special request (I am a baker, but not a talented piping decorator, so I do Read More
RECIPE: Tuna Steak with Seasoned Butter
RECIPE: Tuna Steak with Seasoned Butter Great history includes great food. That is my thought. No doubt, my opinion is biased due to years working alongside wonderful chefs (educated and self-declared) as well as home cooks. Tuna steaks were Read More
RECIPE: B&B Balsamic Dressing for Salads
RECIPE: B&B Balsamic for Salads and Pasta I had a great assistant in the B&B kitchen for a recent event. My grandson stepped in as sous(ish) chef helping mix some of the ingredients, staging the buffet, and plating help. Read More
RECIPE: Pasta Pavia w/Chicken or Shrimp
RECIPE: Pasta Pavia w/Chicken or Shrimp Recently, we started an online session called ‘Cooking with Daddy’. My father asked for some recipes he could cook and we spent time online prepping and cooking– separately– together. He is in another Read More
RECIPE: German Cucumber Salad
RECIPE: German Cucumber Salad Want a great cucumber salad that travels well and does not have mayonnaise? Here it is! UTENSILS RECOMMENDED GERMAN CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE Makes approximately 4 servings.Shareable Link: German Cucumber Salad RecipePrintable PDF Version: WRM German Cucumber Read More
RECIPE: Vienese-style Schnitzel (Gluten-free)
RECIPE: Vienese-style Schnitzel (Gluten-free included) Preparing German food for my family is a delight of mine. My mother traveled with her military family, both as a child and as a newlywed. One of her vivid memories as a girl was Read More
ENTERTAINING: Charcuterie Board for the Win!
ENTERTAINING: Charcuterie Board for the Win! Sometimes it is difficult meeting many dietary needs in one seating, in addition to offering a wide selection of foods. One of our solutions is to offer a charcuterie board where guests can assemble Read More
RECIPE: Kahlua Tiramisu Trifle
RECIPE: Kahlua Tiramisu Trifle Tiramisu is always a great finish to a hearty Italian meal, but what do you do if you are English and craving this decadent dessert? Why, you make it into a trifle! Christmas High Tea is Read More
RECIPE: Maple Bacon-Onion Jam
RECIPE: Maple Bacon-Onion Jam During a visit to the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, I “experienced” Maple Bacon-Onion Jam on a burger at their Bistro. During the meal, they offered me the recipe, but I forgot to ask Read More
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini Left-over Thanksgiving turkey makes the best next day meal while letting you–the cook–enjoy some down time. Cook the pasta and refrigerate in advance. On Thanksgiving day, bone the turkey, stir all ingredients, pour into the Read More