Ellen Easton shares with us her table settings and menu to plan a theme for a Winter White Afternoon Tea. Per Ellen Easton, “A winter white afternoon tea is a … Continued

Vichyssoise is a delicious winter white soup of French origin that is served cold. Recipe and Photos by Ellen Easton 2021© All Rights Reserved Check out more of Ellen Easton’s … Continued

Baking at high altitudes of 3500 feet or more above sea level can be challenging! Baked goods can rise quickly and then fall flat. These baking issues are due to … Continued

Decorative Holiday Afternoon Tea Sandwiches Afternoon tea sandwiches are a perfect complement to the holiday season. Whether you are having a full afternoon tea, a buffet or just trimming the … Continued

Cheese Straws Recipe Cheese Straws, whether made from scratch or with store bought puff pastry, are a versatile and welcome addition to afternoon tea, the cocktail hour or as an … Continued

Appalachian Soup Beans Recipe and History (aka Pinto Bean Soup) Stove top – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions In the cold winter months, you can find an inviting … Continued

‘THE OFFICIAL DOWNTON ABBEY COOKBOOK’ ©By Annie Gray with Foreward By Gareth Neame Order The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook Julian Fellowes, the creator, executive producer of Downton Abbey and the … Continued

Iced Coffee with Frothy Milk Get your summer mornings off to the right start with a refreshing Iced Coffee with Frothy Milk. Article and Photos by Ellen Easton 2020© All … Continued

Afternoon Tea at the Milestone Hotel in London By What’s Cooking America and Ellen Easton ©2019 – All Rights Reserved During our trip to London last summer, my sister, Nancy, … Continued

Dublin Coddle Recipe & History Stovetop – Oven – Slow Cooker – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Instructions For St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any cold winter evening, enjoy a delicious … Continued

Smoked Prime Rib Roast If you love prime rib, then you will be amazed at the next level flavor achieved from a smoked prime rib roast. Our family has always … Continued

The Truth About Chili and Cinnamon Rolls For most Americas, crackers or cornbread is a common accompaniment served with a bowl of chili.  In the states of Indiana and Ohio, … Continued

Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches Recipe Ellen Easton shares with us how to make these charming egg salad tea sandwiches.  The colored egg white shavings add a delightful garnishment for these … Continued

Hand Decorated Easter Eggs Ellen Easton shares with us her techniques for creating beautifully decorated Easter eggs with embellishments, decoupage, gold and silver dust.  Enjoy using the hand decorated eggs … Continued

Pumpkin Custard Recipe Pumpkin custard plated in individual servings makes a delightful Fall or holiday dessert to serve to guests for an afternoon tea gathering or luncheon.  It is also fun … Continued