Victorian people ate acording to their class. Social mobility was not as common in the 19th Century as it is today. Certian foods in the victorian era were not as available, for example pinapples. The working class populas were not able, and didnt have emough … Continue readingEating Habits of the Victorians
Pancakes were enjoyed for lent in the Victorian times too! For the Victorians lent was a time for prayers and dietary restrictions beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday before Easter. pancakes were enjoyed on Shrove Tuesday. Here is a Pancake recipe from … Continue readingVictorian Pancake Recipe
Sugar Plums Sugar Plums are something that’s becoming a favourite in our house and I hope will feature highly in yours. They were very popular at Christmas time for children during the Victorian era. I have wanted to make them for years and finally got … Continue readingMy Own Sugar Plum Recipe
It’s hard to think of Christmas without thinking of Christmas dinner, arguably the best meal of the year. However, … The Royal Feast Began on Christmas Eve Victoria and Albert’s Christmas feast in 1840 was certainly a sight to see. With such dishes as turtle … Continue readingVictorian Christmas Dinner