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Roman Style Caramelised Onions

by Ilona on May 15, 2020

Another dish to add to a Roman style feast.

Cumin Sauce for Carrots

by Ilona on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

A Roman inspired recipe, this time the original is by Apicius.

Pork With Figs in a Slow Cooker

by Ilona on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Inspired by a Roman recipe by Apicius – Book VII, X “Fresh Ham”.

Roman cheese spread by Columella

by Ilona on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

The Romans called this “moretum“, which can be translated as a salad or a cheese and garlic spread. This one is based on the writings of Columella, a Roman agricola.

Roman cheese spread by Virgil

by Ilona on May 15, 2020

The Romans called this “moretum“, which can be translated as a salad or a cheese and garlic spread. This one is based on Virgil’s poem about the agricola Symilus.

My Library of Reference Books

by Ilona on April 30, 2020May 11, 2022

Books I use for sewing and millinery.

Kotleti (Russian meat patties)

by Ilona on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Yield: makes 10 or 12 Milk – 250mlPorridge Oats – 30gSemolina Flour – 20gPork and beef mince meat – 700gOnion (chopped really small) – 1 large (or 2 small)Egg –… [Continue Reading]

How to applique lace

by Ilona on April 26, 2020April 29, 2020

How to sew applique lace to a silk satin lingerie slip. Couture machine sewing technique. Tools Sharp fabric scissors Small snipping scissors Needle for hand sewing Thread for tracing and… [Continue Reading]

Easter Gingerbread Trojan Bunny

by Ilona on April 12, 2020April 26, 2020

Because nothing says Easter more than sieging French Castles.

Rye Banoffee Pie

by Ilona on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Pastry Ingredients Rye flour – 120gLard (chilled) – 30gButter (chilled) – 30gWater (chilled) – 2tbsp Pastry Instructions Put all ingredients except for water into a food processor and blitz until… [Continue Reading]

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