Candied Orange Peel
Preserving fruit, like oranges, in palm sugar has been around since antiquity for the purpose of extending its shelf life.
The Glorious History of Cheesecake. Bonus, My Orange Cheesecake with a Shortbread Crust
As people moved west throughout Europe and America, cheesecake takes on new flavors and cooking techniques.
Honeycomb Crunch Ice Cream
The icy treat appears in Europe in the thirteenth century and finally makes its way to England by the late seventeenth century.
Steamed Mussels in Ale and Madeira Wine
I used ale as a steaming liquid and Madeira wine as a finishing liquid, two commonly consumed beverages at the time, to create this recipe.
Lucie Dillion. From Lady-in-Waiting to Cider Maker
Born into an aristocratic family in France on February 25, 1770, Lucie a lady-in-waiting to Marie-Antoinette by the time she was 16.
Earl Grey Tea. A Splendid Cup of Tea with a Tasty Tale of Creation
Earl Grey tea is a black tea flavored with the oil from the rind of a bergamot orange. This fragrant orange is a fruit mostly grown in Italy