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Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Royal Family's method to making the perfect iced coffee
Tom Parker Bowles, 50, recently published a book which offers more than 100 Royal Family recipes - here's what you need to know Queen Camilla's son has revealed a royally endorsed guide to making the perfect iced coffee. Tom Parker Bowles, 50, said the beverage is frequently enjoyed in the royal and main tea tents at garden parties. In his recently published book, Cooking and the Crown, he said: "A Garden Party stalwart, served in both the royal and main tea tents alike. The key is to use good coffee (this is not the time for instant) and not make it TOO sweet." If you're keen to explore Tom's regal recipe, he first advised getting the following ingredients: Double cream Brown sugar Coffee Milk Ice cubes While there are several ways to brew coffee, Tom believes the drip method is among the best. This generally involves running hot water over ground coffee beans through a filter at a very slow pace. The US-based National Coffee Association has explained that such a method is often achievable using a machine and will likely create a consistent "bright-tasting beverage". It said: "The machine does most of the work, and there are a wide range of drip coffee makers available, including many affordable options." Once the coffee has brewed, it should be allowed to cool for a moment before it's added to a blender. At this stage, Tom said you can add some cream, sugar, ice, and milk. "Blend until smooth and pour into two glasses," he wrote. You may be surprised to hear this isn't the only beverage famous among members of the Royal Family. Reports from Hello! and MailOnline suggest the Princess of Wales regularly sips a 'green juice' in the mornings. This concoction is said to include a robust blend of kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, coriander, blueberries, spirulina powder, and just a small teaspoon of matcha powder. Four ingredients are considered 'superfoods', referring to highly nutritious products. Helen Bell, a nutritionist from Help & Advice, previously told the Mirror: "In my experience, the term 'superfood' is often thrown around, but it generally refers to foods that are nutrient-rich and beneficial for health and wellbeing. "In Kate's smoothie, several ingredients could be considered superfoods. For instance, kale, spinach, and spirulina are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. "Blueberries are another example, known for their high antioxidant content. Matcha, a type of green tea, is known for its concentration of catechins, which are natural antioxidants." Tom's book Cooking and The Crown boasts more than 100 recipes from Queen Victoria's reign to our present King Charles III. It includes lavish meals like "Pommes Elizabeth" and "Pudding au Pain et aux Cerises", alongside other simpler classics you can test at home.
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Late Queen's dessert has ingredient that may lower blood pressure
The dish was made for the late Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother (Image: WPA Pool, Getty Images) Tom Parker Bowles has revealed the quirky story behind one Royal Family dessert. The 50-year-old reflected on the incident involving the late Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother, which caused quite a stir at Clarence House. The situation came about when their cherished chef, Alma McKee, served a delicious meat course for lunch but accidentally forgot about dessert. Frantically scrambling for something to whip up, her eyes landed on some bananas. Detailing the account in his book, 'Cooking & The Crown', Tom wrote: "The meat course had gone up, when she suddenly realised there was no pudding. I can remember there was a certain amount of panic about what to do next. Save, that is, for a few bananas." Tom Parker Bowles explained how the quirky dessert made for Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother came about (Image: (Image: Getty)) Dubbed 'Bananes au Caramel', this straightforward but tasty creation by Alma requires just the following ingredients: Bananas Caster sugar Butter Golden syrup Double cream For those eager to experiment with some royal cooking, Tom outlines the process. To kick things off, cut up the bananas and toss them in a bit of caster sugar—around two tablespoons worth. These sugary slices should then be gently fried in some butter over medium heat until they take on a caramelised colour. Following this step, it's essential to let the banana pieces sit for around 60 seconds before mixing them with around 100ml of double cream. For serving perfection, spoon them into sundae glasses and allow them to chill in the fridge. And if you're feeling extra indulgent, you might even make some caramel drizzle for the finishing touch. "Break the hardened syrup into small shards, sprinkle over the banana and serve immediately," Tom wrote. While 'Bananes au Caramel' is undoubtedly a very sugary dessert, bananas in general are often lauded by health experts for their various perks. This is primarily attributed to their hefty potassium levels - a mineral tied to possible reductions in blood pressure. Tom Parker Bowles is Queen Camilla's son (Image: Getty Images) Right now, estimates suggest that approximately 4.2 million adults in England have undiagnosed high blood pressure. Left unmanaged, it can lead to serious health complications such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney dysfunction, and vascular dementia. "Bananas are a great source of potassium, with a medium banana providing 10% of the DV," experts at Healthline claim. "A 2017 study in mice also suggests that potassium may lower the risk of heart disease by 27%. Additionally, bananas contain 8% of the DV for magnesium, another important mineral for heart health." Tom's book, 'Cooking and The Crown,' boasts more than 100 culinary delights spanning from Queen Victoria's era to King Charles III's reign, according to the Express. Although it includes some extravagant dishes like 'Pommes Elizabeth' and 'Pudding au Pain et aux Cerises', there are plenty of simpler dishes to try at home. More information can be found here.
