Kebabs are said to have originated in Turkey and dates back to the 1300's when the soldiers used to grill chunks of freshly hunted meat on their swords in open field fires. From there the kebabs embarked on a long journey to being cooked in the Royal kitchens of the Nawabs of India using a …
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English Carrot Soup
Hi all, The Carrot soup, as simple and common as it may sound has a facinating history behind it too. This soup was eaten by the English annually on 26th August to commemorate the Battle of Crécy, in Crécy, France in 1346. History says that after the victory of the English soldiers they were served …
Looking back at a Victorian kitchen
Hey all, I will share a series of Victorian recipes dating back to the 1800's. These recipes are unique because they were used on a day to day basis for Lord and Lady Braybrooke at the Audley End House in Essex, England. The real hero behind the inspiration is Mrs. Avis Crocombe the Cook at …
Look back in time 