I was thrilled to be invited to contribute a recipe to the Guild of Food Writers’ Treasury, and it’s gone live today on their website – GFW Recipe of the Month – I snuck in two as they are for little film star nibbles. Gloria Swanson’s Caviar Canapes – seen below – and the legendary [...]
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Gloria Swanson’s Bar-Le-Duc
I am thrilled to announce that our Gloria Swanson Bar-Le-Duc won SECOND PRIZE in its class at the Women’s Institute Real Jam Festival this weekend. And as my mum put it, “those WI Judges are VERY picky!” Indeed they are, and as you know, we were very picky too – picking all the pips out of [...]
Recipe of the Month – Gloria Swanson’s Caviar Canapes
September’s recipe is for Gloria’s gorgeous canapes. Really easy, really cute and will make you feel like the most generous hostess ever. CAVIAR. It’s not as crazy expensive as you might think. I got a cute little pot for £4 and I can get two dinner parties worth from that. Treat yourself and your guests [...]
Silver Screen Sunday – Sunset Boulevard Luncheon
Oh what a fabulous lunch! Jane, Trix, Sophie and Joshua came all dolled up in their Sunset Boulevard finery and I wore the leopard print housecoat I bought in Miami. On the menu: Gloria Swanson’s Champagne Cocktail Gloria Swanson’s Caviar Canapes William Holden’s Lime Gelatine with Cashew Nuts, Carrots and Stuffed Olives (no kidding) Cecil [...]
Gloria Swanson’s Bar-Le-Duc
Today I spent about 5 hours picking the seeds out of redcurrants with a goose quill. I kid you not. This is the traditional way of preparing the fruit for the most expensive jam in the world. No wonder! My Shellac Sister Veronica’s dad had a wonderful crop of redcurrants so we picked them fresh [...]
Gloria Swanson’s Butterless Devil’s Food Cake
Just back from the wedding of the century, Grace and Douglas are now HITCHED and what a wonderful day it was! Great to spend time with lots of the Walthamstow posse, there was much crazy dancing – especially from Cary who was doing his “Rock Lobster” moves and making me laugh. I DJd on the [...]
Gloria Swanson Frock Contest Part 2!
The wonderful portrait painter Brian Dennis won this dress – designed by Gloria Swanson – in our recent competition. He is now spreading the love and running his own contest for one lucky lady (or indeed a slender man) to have their portrait painted in the legendary frock! If the dress is not your size [...]
Gloria Swanson’s Butterless Devil’s Food Cake
Oh my goodness! It is with much excitement that I report that the first edition of Vintage Life magazine is out and it has my article on GLORIA in it. Oh how very lovely! I am going to try and link to it here… http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/588/1101/6824/3/49/0/ I had heared nothing from the editor for months so [...]
Oliver Hardy’s Spaghetti Sauce
Ah, Sunday afternoon and Columbo on the tele. Heavenly. Again, I have a humdinger of a hangover and red wine lips. Temperance month is not really happening is it? I’m cooking some of Ollie’s Spaghetti Sauce in an attempt to feel better. It was a wonderful evening last night chez Jean. It was Oscars night, [...]
Gloria Swanson Frock Competition
This month I have decided to run a competition. This dress – designed by Gloria Swanson for her “Forever Young” label is the prize. It still has the original tag and so presumably has never been worn. Very stylish with a lovely bow detail on the shoulder. I think it is about a size 14 [...]
