For the upcoming royal wedding, Princess Diana's former chef Darren McGrady predicts guests will enjoy formal English fare. But when it comes to Prince William's favorite food, one decidedly unstuffy dessert tops the list: Banana Flan. McGrady used to serve the dish (displayed above on Diana's favorite "Herend Birds" china) during private lunches he prepared for the Princess, William and Harry in the dining room at Kensington Palace. "On these occasions, William and Harry could eat what they wanted," McGrady tells PEOPLE. "Two or even three slices of banana flan were perfectly okay as long as 'my boys' are happy – that was how the boss thought." And the dessert – akin to banana cream pie – has a Royal pedigree: "Both William and Harry loved banana flan," says McGrady. "It's the ultimate in comfort food or 'nursery food' as the Queen would call it. In fact, the Queen herself used to be served it as a child, too...
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Prince William and Kate Middleton are getting ready for what will be one of the busiest and most exciting weeks of their lives, as they are set to finally marry at the Royal Wedding on Friday. The Royal Wedding is a huge event that people all over the world will be celebrating. In fact, The Disney Channel has even deemed this “Royal Wedding Week” so that the kiddos can get involved on the action. My five year old son even knows about the Royal Wedding thanks to Disney! Anytime a new couple gets married, speculation on when they will decide to start a family usually starts before the wedding reception is even over. How long will it be until the William and Kate baby buzz begins…if it hasn’t already? The only event bigger than the Royal Wedding will be the birth of William and Kate’s first child. Do you think that they will wait a while before choosing to have children, or will Kate be pregnant within their first year of marriage, like Prince William’s mother, Pri...
FOR this Kentucky fried chicken recipe, you can use lard, crisco (shortening), or one of the vegetable oils. You can also add butter, if you choose, skimming off any foam that rises to the top while heating the oil. You can toss in chunks of ham or bacon to add flavor. Crucial are the skillet or pan, and the temperature of the oil. On my first try the oil was too hot; the result was burned, undercooked chicken. Oil that is not hot enough will not deliver crisp chicken. IDEAL frying temperature is about 365 degrees F (185 C) - ascertained with a frying thermometer or by dropping a 2" square of bread in the hot oil - it should turn golden brown in about 60 seconds. WHEN you have the right temperature, add the pieces slowly, one by one, and do not crowd them. Be patient and do two or more batches, if you must. Ingredients 1 good chicken (Kosher or 'natural' chickens are usually best), cut into serving pieces, or use 8 to 10 leg pieces (drumsticks and thigh...
According to the Financial Times , a new 'Made in Britain' seal is being designed to help consumers identify products that are genuinely manufactured in the UK. The campaign is spearheaded by Stoves , a Merseyside cooker manufacturer. The FT article states that Stoves has found ' 40 per cent of Britons erroneously believe that HP Sauce is still made in the UK. In fact, HP Sauce abandoned manufacturing in Birmingham after more than a century in favour of the Netherlands five years ago.' M&I agrees that there is a need for an official 'stamp of approval' for UK goods. There is a distinct lack of promotion and protection for UK manufacturers. On a luxury level members of Savile Row created a Bespoke Association in 2004, similar to the Chambre Synidcale de la Haute Couture in Paris (founded in 1973.) If UK products are to help the country grow once again, this new logo needs proper consideration. A quick search however, provides some concerning evidence that ...
{Necklace, tank, skirt, bracelets, shoes - F21; Cardigan - Ann Taylor Loft; Belt - Target} Did you know that Mary Jane shoes are named after the early 1900's Buster Brown comic character? Yup, it's true and now you know. I don't know about you, but I am always curious as to how different names of things came to be. Like Mary Jane shoes for instance, I always wondered who decided these shoes would be called "Mary Janes," why couldn't they be called "Sheryl Lyn's"? They are my favorite style of shoe, so why couldn't they be named after me? Then again, I guess I was not around in the early 1900's to stake my claim, so my feelings aren't too hurt. In any case, I do love a good pair of Mary Janes, especially when they have a five inch heel. And I love nothing better than to pair my towering Mary Janes with a cute, full skirt and nipped in waist. I think it creates just the right proportions to flatter just about any figure - who do...
Bath revitalizes your and relieves all your worries. The thermostatic bath shower mixer assures to provide a safe and sound bath. It incorporates an anti scalding mechanism that stops in case of failure of hot or cold water supply. They maintain the pre set temperature of the water even if the water pressure varies. These are designed to offer you lukewarm water whenever you turn it on. Further you can also regulate the temperature according to your requirement. It is recommended to have water pressure of 1 bar for the excellent performance. Thermostatic bath shower mixers are available in different shapes, styles and sizes. You can choose the one that harmonizes well with your bathroom fittings and adds elegance and beauty. Victorian plumbing is a popular retailer of bathroom goods. The company is known for the quality of goods it houses and the service that it provides. To its loyal customers Victorian plumbing provides a discount on purchase of each product if the customer enters...
Our fascination with food with holes goes beyond the whimsical. Would English muffins be anything more than a bland, flat roll if it weren’t for all those holes waiting for sweet butter and jam? Would a focaccia bread be as crisp? A French bread as intriguing? Probably not. “I always say that good bread should have a consistently inconsistent texture. You can see the nooks and crannies,” says Daniel Leader, cookbook author and founder of Bread Alone bakery in upstate New York. “The holes are often — not always, but often — an indication of nice slow fermentation.” Ahhh, fermentation. Beer, bread and more would not be as interesting were it not for a chemical reaction that produces the gas (carbon dioxide) that prompts all those holes, bubbles and foams. “Much of what we ingest is in foamy form, where the nutritious part is combined with gas, which lends no sustenance but enhances the texture, appearance and pure enjoyment of what we eat and drink,” writes Emory Universit...
A round up of the week's stories from manufacturing and design: James Dyson on the hunt for the next great inventor, entries now open until August Scottish knitwear manufacturer has ' healthy order book ' British manufacturers losing out to foreign rivals UK 'most likely' base for new Rolls Royce plant And another thing... With the Southbank Centre 's Festival of Britain 60th anniversary celebrations underway you might want to have a look at a post from last September, featuring the original Festival of Britain catalogue .
Ingredients 40 NILLA Wafers, crushed 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, divided 1 cup sugar, divided 4 teaspoons vanilla, divided 3 eggs 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed Directions Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix wafer crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Beat 3 pkg. cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool completely in pan. Beat remaining cr...
Servings: 8 Difficulty: Easy Cook Time: 60-120 min Try this simple side from Emeril Lagasse for dinner tonight. Ingredients 1 tsp. plus 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 2 1/2 lbs. red potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper 2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. bleached all-purpose flour 1 /2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, grated 2 cups milk Cooking Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tsp. of the butter. Put the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and add the salt and white pepper. Toss to season evenly. Arrange a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the flour. Dot with a tablespoon of the remaining butter, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of each of the cheeses. Repeat the process until all the potatoes, butter, flour and cheeses are used, ending with the cheeses. Pour in the milk. Bake until golden brown and...
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{Blazer, watch, tank - Target; Scarf - TJ Maxx; Earrings, bracelets, bag, jeans - F21; Shoes - Bakers} I seem to have this incredible knack for learning things in life the hard way. Like learning that hot pots are not supposed to be placed directly on a laminate countertop - don't ask my mom about that one, it is still a sore subject 20 years later. Or learning that a curved umbrella handle is made to fit in your hand, not your mouth . . . yeah, again, don't ask because I most certainly will not tell. My brother, however, would be more than happy to tell you. Well, after the past few years of being a more responsible adult and having only a limited block of time to run errands, I have one more lesson to add to the list: think before you run. There have been countless times that I have just run out the door without thinking about what I am wearing or what I need to bring with me and it has made for some very unproductive and miserable outings. I have l...
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