Category Archives: Recipes

English Soft-boiled Eggs – An Easy Recipe

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Deb Garland

My English husband’s favorite breakfast consists of two soft-boiled eggs with slices of buttered toast on a warm plate. Adding crispy slices of bacon or sausages round out this savory British breakfast. Egg cups and egg cozies to keep the … Continue reading →

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Kouign Amann – A French Pastry

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Deb Garland

Pinch me! Am I in the middle of Paris? One taste of a delicious, buttery, flaky Kouign Amann at the Breadfarm Bakery in Bow Valley, Washington, convinced me I needed to find a recipe for this French pastry. The origin … Continue reading →

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Have a Crumpet and Tea

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Deb Garland

One wedding anniversary I’ll never forget. On a beautiful summer day, my husband and I set sail aboard the SS Princess Marguerite II, a 1948 Scottish-built steamship owned by the B.C. Steamship Company, taking tourists from Seattle, Washington to Victoria, … Continue reading →

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French Palmiers

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Deb Garland

Show God’s love to your family and friends by sharing a French heart-shaped dessert with them. Served with coffee, tea, or milk, everyone will enjoy this light, crisp pastry baked to sugary perfection. And it takes two ingredients—puff pastry and … Continue reading →

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Sharing God’s Heart

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Deb Garland

If God is love, then why not share His love with others in a sweet way on Valentine’s Day? My recipe for Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Hearts from Special Teas by M. Dalton King might be one way to give your … Continue reading →

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Anyone for a Lemon Tart?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Deb Garland

Of all English tea desserts like scones, sticky toffee pudding, and trifle, the lemon tart is my favorite.

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Holiday Almond Roca

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Deb Garland

One of our family’s Christmas traditions was going to the Brown & Haley candy factory in Tacoma, Washington, where we bought white boxes of candy filled with Almond Roca and an assortment of other chocolates, including three flavors of Mountain Bars. Their … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Deb Garland

If you know anyone from the United Kingdom, you are destined to discover a savory pie made with minced meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes. This tasty meal is often accompanied by peas, a fresh green salad, and rolls. … Continue reading →

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What’s a Cornish Pasty?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Deb Garland

Mission trips to Cornwall, England, led me to discover one of my favorite English foods, the Cornish pasty. From residents in St. Ives, I learned the turnovers were often made with two equal-sized fillings in one pasty: a savory meat … Continue reading →

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Apple Syrup Aplenty

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Deb Garland

An autumn tradition of my childhood was visiting Prey’s Fruit Barn in Peshastin, Washington. The small town is well-known for its world-famous Aplets & Cotlets candy and abundant orchards.

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