Jelly/Gelatin Dessert in the Victorian era

crunchyblanket · May 2, 2011

Very odd question, but does anyone know if jelly was eaten as a dessert in Britain during the Victorian era? If so, was it something the working classes would have eaten?

firedrake · May 2, 2011

Check this out.

Mrs. Beeton is your friend.

crunchyblanket · May 2, 2011

How could I have overlooked Mrs. Beeton? I'm ashamed of myself!

Thanks

chevbrock · May 2, 2011

Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to thank you for introducing me to Mrs Beetson!

Fruitbat · May 15, 2011

Here's a link.

http://www.fannieslastsupper.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=58

firedrake · May 15, 2011

chevbrock said:
Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to thank you for introducing me to Mrs Beetson!

Brilliant, isn't she?
Such a great resource.

Jelly/Gelatin Dessert in the Victorian era

crunchyblanket

the Juggernaut of Imperfection

firedrake

practical experience, FTW

crunchyblanket

the Juggernaut of Imperfection

chevbrock

Fruitbat

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firedrake

practical experience, FTW