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Queen Elizabeth’s Wartime Chocolate Biscuit Cake!

Fancy a slice of Queen Elizabeth’s Wartime Chocolate Biscuit Cake? Hello, darlings!​​If you failed to spot the queenly clue in the title of my recipe, then I must tell you that I recreated this splendidly simple, yet rather indulgent wartime dish purely for the delectation of Queen Elizabeth II! After [...]

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Miss Windsor’s “Dig for Victory” Asparagus Veggie Tart!

Miss Windsor’s Dig for Victory Asparagus Veggie Tart! Hello, darlings! Miss Windsor excitedly presents her rather spiffing, yet terribly simple Great British wartime dish – Dig for Victory Veggie Asparagus Tart. A recreation of Irene Veal’s Vegetable Tart, on page 198, Recipes of the 1940’s. I say it’s been quite a while [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Mini Scotch Eggs – Picnic Food!

Photo by Miss Windsor: Mini Scotch Eggs – best enjoyed with a dollop of Fortnum & Mason Piccalilli! Hello, darlings! Well, I say, thank you for popping by – it’s always a pleasure! So, whilst you’re here I wish to titillate your taste buds with my little gratifying meaty balls [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Gooseberry & Redcurrant Suet Pudding!

Hello, darlings!​Welcome back to Miss Windsor’s Delectables, and once again, it’s a pleasure to receive your spiffing company! I say, with just a pinch of time remaining before gooseberry season is well and truly over, I’ve managed to rustle up a scrumptious steamed suet pud – Miss Windsor’s Gooseberry & [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Pink & Spicy Gooseberry Raspberry Fool!

Miss Windsor’s Pink & Spicy Gooseberry Raspberry Fool! Hello, darlings! Food for thought: have you ever wondered about the origins of the illustrious Gooseberry Fool? Well, maybe it was first served to King George III of England at a lavish dinner party? Or could it be an invention of the [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Tennis Cake – for Wimbledon Afternoon Tea!

Photo by sharronwallace.com – Mrs Beeton’s Tennis Cake! Hello, darlings!​​In keeping with the “spirit” of The Championships, Wimbledon, one hoped to stumble across a recipe with a tennis connection. Well, lo and behold whilst flicking through my 1906 edition of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, buried deep within the frayed and [...]

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Royal Windsor Pudding!

Royal Windsor Pudding – the very best of regal cuisine! Hello, darlings! Welcome back to the royal household of Miss Windsor’s Delectables. Accompanied by the royal salute, I excitedly present Royal Windsor Pudding! I say I’ve gone a bit pudding mad of late! You see, following the success of Mrs [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Wartime Girdle Scones!

Miss Windsor’s Wartime Girlde Scones! ​Hello, darlings! Just in the nick of time for National Cream Tea Day (Friday 28th June 2019), I excitedly present Miss Windsor’s Wartime Girdle Scones (How spiffing!). I also wholeheartedly dedicate this recipe, admittedly a trifle late, to the recent celebrations of the 75th anniversary [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Chocolate Orange Cream Roll!

I excitedly present Miss Windsor’s Chocolate Orange Cream Roll – fit for a Queen! ​Hello, darlings! You may already know, that our beloved sovereign, HM Queen Elizabeth II is a “chocoholic” of the incredibly ardent and incurable kind. And so is Miss Windsor’s beloved grandmother Josie who just so happens [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Chocolate Queen Pudding!

Fancy a slice of Miss Windsor’s Chocolate Queen Pudding? Hello, darlings! It’s an absolute pleasure to present Miss Windsor’s spin on a frightfully decadent and regal recipe fit for a QUEEN – Chocolate Queen Pudding! I recreated this palate teasing, chocolaty kind of luxury Bread Pudding to celebrate our sovereign’s “official” [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Rose & Lime Saucer Cake!

The perfect afternoon tea sweet treat – Mrs Beeton’s Rose & Lime Saucer Cake! Hello, darlings! Hip, hip, hurray, it’s National Tea Day! (Sunday 21st April 2019). In celebration of this totally “tea-tastic” day, I present Mrs Beeton’s Rose & Lime Saucer Cake. This bloomin’ marvellous creation oozes the delightful [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Veal & Ham Pie!

Ready to be covered in suet pastry – Mrs Beeton’s Veal & Ham Pie! Happy British Pie Week! By Jove! Miss Windsor has certainly surpassed herself today! You see, in the spirit of British Pie Week, and my passionate quest in “Bringing food history alive”, I recreated Mrs Beeton’s Veal [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Spicy Suet Carrot Pudding!

​Enjoy Mrs Beeton’s Spicy Suet Carrot Pudding with lashings of custard! Hello, darlings! Join the gaiety and celebrate International Carrot Day (Thursday 4th April 2019) with Miss Windsor! In celebration of this incredibly “carrot-licious” day, and to commemorate (in advance) the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Miss Windsor presents [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Christmas & Celebration Cake!

​Fancy a slice of Miss Windsor’s Celebration Cake? Hello, darlings! Eat cake, sip champagne, and be merry! ​​“So, what’s all the fuss about?” I hear you squawk? Well, obviously it’s Miss Windsor’s birthday today and to mark such a joyous occasion, one has recreated an age-old recipe from one’s trusty, 1906 edition [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Wartime Meatless Farmhouse Pie!

Miss Windsor’s Wartime Meatless Farmhouse Pie! Hello, darlings!  Happy British Pie Week!  I say, my dear fellows, in the spirit of British Pie Week Miss Windsor’s been having an absolute blast reviving age-old recipes from the past! So, just in the nick of time before this wonderful week comes to an end, [...]

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Mrs Simkins British Hasty Pudding!

Mrs Simkins British Hasty Pudding! Hello, there!​​Simple, more-ish and comforting, you can’t get much more homely than this traditional British pudding that travelled over to America with the Pilgrim Fathers (or Forefathers, as they were first known). Originally from Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire the pilgrims set sail for America in 1620 [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Hasty Pudding (Nutmeg & Vanilla Tapioca Pudding)

Mrs Beeton’s Hasty Pudding (Nutmeg & Vanilla Tapioca Pudding) enjoy with Tiptree Strawberry Jam! Hello, darlings! Miss Windsor excitedly presents Mrs Beeton’s Hasty Pudding (Nutmeg & Vanilla Tapioca Pudding). Now, Miss Windsor has no time for “dilly-dallying”, so without further ado, one shall get straight to the point – chop, [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Useful Soup for Benevolent Purposes!

Hello, darlings! Warm-up ya “cockles” (Oh, I say!) with Mrs Beeton’s Useful Soup for Benevolent Purposes – Victorian cuisine at its finest! Created with a jolly good dousing of Thatcher’s Oak Aged Vintage Cider – the very best of Somerset fayre!  My dears, you maybe already know, that in 1861 [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Old-Fashioned Yorkshire Pudding (or Batter Pudding!)

Mrs Beeton’s Old-Fashioned Yorkshire Pudding. Camera ran out of battery, so my mobile phone had to do! Hello, darlings! Happy Yorkshire Pudding Day! (3rd Feb 2019) In the spirit of this most wonderful day, I wished to recreate a family sized Yorkshire pudding; not the individual type that we’re all so [...]

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Grandma Georgina’s Cold Winter Pudding!

Photo by Miss Windsor – a hunk of Grandma Georgina’s Cold Winter Pudding served with Birds custard! Happy New Year! I’m thrilled to present my great great Grandma Georgina’s Cold Winter Pudding! So, darlings, it’s time to fasten your apron strings, pull up your sleeves, grab ya mixing bowl and [...]

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Mrs Simkins Italian Rambling Lamb (via Ken Barlow of Coronation Street!)

Mrs Simkins Rambling Lamb Recipe! patate di agnello in fuga,patate di agnello fuggito, patate di agnello vagante Welcome back to Mrs Simkins and Miss Windsor’s Italian Escapades. I had planned to bring you pasta carbonara for my second recipe, based on the gorgeous one we had in that lovely restaurant [...]

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Festive Sherry & Spice Tiramisu – with Harvey’s Bristol Cream!

​Miss Windsor’s Festive Sherry & Spice Tiramisu – with Harvey’s Bristol Cream! ​Hello, darlings! Fancy something a tad sweet, rather creamy, extremely boozy, laced with coffee, rich and velvety, a touch spicy, intensely Italian, a teensy nutty, with a brush of British (namely Bristol City) – NOW BREATH! – then [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Quick & Easy Victorian Boiled Fruitcake!

Miss Windsor’s Quick & Easy Victorian Boiled Fruitcake – perfect for afternoon tea or Christmas! Hello, darlings!​​I’m thrilled to present Miss Windsor’s Quick & Easy Victorian Boiled Fruitcake – a delightful addition to your afternoon tea pageantry of goodies; or a rather toothsome, time-saving alternative to the traditional Christmas cake.  ​I’m [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Traditional British Christmas Pudding Recipe & History!

Miss Windsor’s TWO year matured Christmas pudding! Hello, darlings! ​Miss Windsor excitedly presents Mrs Beeton’s Traditional British Christmas Pudding recipe – a frightfully fruity, remarkably rich, temptingly moist, and abundantly boozy classic festive dessert, which I discovered buried deep within my culinary bible – the 1906 edition of Mrs Beeton’s Book [...]

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Fannie Farmer’s Old-Fashioned American Pumpkin Pie!

By the way, the orange napkin and cake slice belonged to my darling grandmother Josie! Hello, darlings!​I excitedly present Fannie Merritt Farmer’s good old-fashioned American pumpkin pie! You see, I discovered this frightfully fabulous and easy recipe in my 1909 edition of The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book – How Spiffing!  Rather interestingly, [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Pumpkin Puree (for Pumpkin Pie)

Image text Hello, darlings! Okey dokey – let’s crack on and make some pumpkin puree from scratch! Perfect for pumpkin pie or as a tasty, seasonal, healthful alternative to our beloved starch ladened mashed potato. ​I say, if you’re keen on recreating the latter, then Miss Windsor recommends to “jazz” it up [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Wartime Beetroot & Green Bean Fritters!

Miss Windsor’s Wartime Beetroot & Green Bean Fritters! Hello, darlings! I say, troops! – stand to attention, grab your spade, grow your own fruit and vegetables, Dig for Victory, and Eat for Victory – By Jove! chaps, now that’s the wartime spirit. Miss Windsor’s back again with yet another seasonal, [...]

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Mrs Simkins Tiramisu Trifle!

Mrs Simkins Tiramisu Trifle! Two Tiramisu for You Miss Windsor and I love tiramisu and have both noticed how actual Italian tiramisu in Italy isn’t terribly alcoholic, if at all. We decided we’d bring you our own special versions, mine based on my Venice one and Miss Windsor’s made with one [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Italian Cherry Tomato Pasta!

Miss Windsor’s Italian Inspired Cherry Tomato Pasta! Hello, darlings! You’ll be pleased to know, Miss Windsor’s Italian Inspired Cherry Tomato Pasta is just the tonic for the hungry-hearted – Mamma mia! ​My vegetarian recipe is splendidly quick and easy to recreate – using the very best of Whimsical Winnie’s harvest. [...]

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Mrs Simkins Victoria Sponge!

Mrs Simkins Victoria Sponge – fancy a slice? Miss Windsor and I have come to the end of our summer garden party collaboration, and hope you’ve very much enjoyed it as much as we have. We’re taking a bit of a break now but will be back before too long [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Blackberry & Elderberry Breakfast Muffins!

Miss Windsor’s Blackberry & Elderberry Breakfast Muffins! Hello, darlings! I excitedly present Miss Windsor’s Blackberry & Elderberry Breakfast Muffins – based on an original Fannie Merritt Farmer recipe. These simple, subtlety sweet, rather healthful bundles of fruitiness are created with very little sugar; and naturally sweetened by British foraged fruits. [...]

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Mrs Simkins Mini Quiche Secrets – Quiche & Tell!

Mrs Simkins: Mini Quiches! ​Mini quiches are always a great savoury favourite for parties and picnics and a must for garden parties. Add some cooked diced bacon or lardons if you prefer but the simple cheese and onion flavour is delicious and also suitable for non-meat eaters. Easy to make [...]

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Blackberry & Elderflower Post-Tennis Pimm’s Cocktail!

Miss Windsor’s Blackberry & Elderflower Post-Tennis Pimm’s Cocktail! Hello, darlings! ​Anyone for tennis? Oh dearie me, the last hurrah of The Championships Wimbledon was on Sunday 15th of July 2018 (this year’s season ended on the 14th July 2019). But do not fear as Miss Windsor’s here to console you [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Quick-Fire Fizz Lemonade!

Fancy a crystal tumbler of Mrs Beeton’s Quick-Fire Fizz Lemonade? Hello, darlings! Miss Windsor presents her refreshingly zingy recreation of Mrs Beeton’s Quick-Fire Fizz Lemonade – “easy peasy lemon squeezy”! – which one stumbled across in my 1906 edition of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management. I was instantly captivated by [...]

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Mrs Simkins Heat Wave Scones!

Photo by Mrs Simkins: Heat Wave Scones – jam on first! Miss Windsor and I love a cream tea and are in complete accord when it comes to three pressing matters of scone etiquette. First of all, do you say scone to rhyme with ‘gone’ or ‘phone’? ‘Gone’. And don’t [...]

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Mrs Simkins Delicious Dainty Tea-Time Sandwiches!

Photo by Mrs Simkins: Dainty Tea-Time Sandwiches! Hello, there!  Lovely as cakes are, you can’t have a tea party without a savoury element to begin with, including some delicate little sandwiches: “Sandwiches before cake,” as my mum used to say and I know Miss Windsor agrees wholeheartedly with this sentiment! [...]

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Mrs Simkins: The Queen’s Favourite Chocolate Biscuit Cake!

Photo by Mrs Simkins – The Queen’s Favourite Chocolate Biscuit Cake! Miss Windsor and I can scarcely believe our Queen has now been on the throne for 65 years. It’s a whole lifetime! She is our longest reigning monarch, Queen Victoria ruled for 63 years, seven months and two days, [...]

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Mrs Simkins: Royal Wedding Lemon & Elderflower Butterfly Cakes!

Photo by Mrs Simkins: Royal Wedding Lemon & Elderflower Butterfly Cakes! Miss Windsor and I send our very best wishes to newly married royals Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. And what a fabulous wedding they had, so very moving and full of wonderful and lovely surprises.  [...]

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Mr Miles Gin Berry Cocktail Recipe!

Photo by Miss Windsor – Mr Miles Berry Berry Loose Leaf Tea, Newton House Gin & my Brown Betty teapot! Hello, darlings! Miss Windsor presents her glorious, palate quenching cocktail, concocted using the very best of Somerset’s fruity produce, plus a smattering of Indian fizz (How spiffing!). So, whatever your [...]

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Mrs Beeton’s Seriously Scrumptious Lemon & Coconut Cake!

Ready to serve Miss Windsor’s Seriously Scrumptious Lemon & Coconut Cake! Hello, darlings! I excitedly present my delightful sweet offering to Mrs Simkins and Miss Windsor’s summer garden party – the one and only Seriously Scrumptious Lemon & Coconut Cake. This recreation of Mrs Beeton’s Cocoanut Cake is an adorable [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

Hello, darlings!​This utterly indulgent Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake has recently sparked a titbit of attention on Instagram (How spiffing!). You see, I received a request from a follower who kindly asked me to share this recipe, and so here it is! ​I recommend to best serve this light, moist, sweet, tart, and zesty loaf [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Cinnamon Lime Jelly!

Miss Windsor’s Cinnamon Lime Jelly! Hello, darlings! Following an unfortunate spell of blustery showers and cool evenings, one finds it hard to believe that we’re slap-bang in the middle of British “summertide”! However, during those occasional sunny moments, I craved to nourish my palate with a slightly piquant, a tad [...]

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Miss Windsor’s Blackberry & Apple Crumble (Gluten-Free/Vegan)

Miss Windsor’s Blackberry & Apple Crumble – serve with Bird’s egg-free custard! Hello, darlings! I say, fancy joining me for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and learn how to recreate one of my favourite, British, summertime or anytime desserts? Well, darlings, how could one resist a nibble or two [...]

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Fannie Farmer’s GENUINE Sponge Cake – Strawberries & Cream!

Illustration of Miss Windsor’s photo by Cathy’s Art Palace: Fannie Merritt Farmer’s GENUINE Sponge Cake! Hello, darlings!​Miss Windsor presents Fannie Farmer’s GENUINE Sponge Cake – a flavour of the “old school”, well, in this case, The Boston Cooking-School, Massachusetts, USA! ​ ​Miss Fannie Merritt Farmer is an American culinary goddess [...]

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