The Recipe For Victoria's Pink Fondant Fancies | Royal Upstairs Downstairs

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  • čas přidán 5. 11. 2020
  • At the time of her visit to Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, in 1890, an elderly Queen Victoria was approaching her 71st birthday. For her host, French-born Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, the visit was a huge honour. With chef and food historian Ivan Day, Rosemary discovers how posh dining etiquette had changed dramatically during Victoria's lifetime.
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Komentáře • 157

  • @ursusmega2803
    @ursusmega2803 Před 3 lety +43

    What a wonderful series. Combines history, antiques, haute cuisine & gossip together ❤

  • @kristyburgess9847
    @kristyburgess9847 Před 3 lety +27

    You should have the recipes made into a book so we can use them ☺️

  • @2snowgirl520
    @2snowgirl520 Před 3 lety +16

    I absolutely love this series, I don’t want it to end.

  • @eliquintana6559
    @eliquintana6559 Před 3 lety +22

    I’m so sad that this series is ending lol wish they would have done more episodes

  • @gorand2940
    @gorand2940 Před 3 lety +10

    Oh nevet let this series end....I just LOVE it!!

  • @aliciam1207
    @aliciam1207 Před 3 lety +11

    Tim, your imitation of women's voices are just too much! Very amusing. Thanks for the laugh and smiles. 😁

  • @alexandresobreiramartins9461

    I'll miss this series when they get to Victoria's death. Maybe another queen, next time? Elizabeth?

    • @Patrick3183
      @Patrick3183 Před 3 lety +1

      I haven’t seen any episodes from the 1870s or 80s visits.

    • @amberpicchi6861
      @amberpicchi6861 Před 3 lety +1

      The original Elizabeth 1

    • @SymphonicMotion
      @SymphonicMotion Před 3 lety +7

      Sadly this series ended after just one season, back in 2011.
      I'm really glad I managed to find it on CZcams.

  • @Ms.Divine
    @Ms.Divine Před rokem +1

    I love the hosts, they are so jovial and appear to have a wonderful friendship!

  • @mkivy
    @mkivy Před 3 lety +4

    My grandmother was Scottish and I loved eating at her hse. Boiled eggs 🥚 in the morning. Placed in my cute soldier egg cup, marmalade on toast and tea. I never liked Hagis, but loved grandmas Plum Pudding! Of course with the requisite custard sauce! Yum 🤤 yum!

  • @goaskalice9310
    @goaskalice9310 Před 3 lety +11

    I ❤️these shows! I want all those kitchen gadgets.. and the copper ..... it’s beautiful 💕

  • @abuiel
    @abuiel Před 3 lety +10

    Victoria wanted a seperate dining room from the Rosthschilds and their guests because society considered them nouveau-riche Jewish upstarts and she wouldn't give the impression that she approved of their lifestyle. The main reason for her visit was to see how he decorated his house.

    • @aircastles1013
      @aircastles1013 Před 3 lety

      Do please elaborate?

    • @stargo2931
      @stargo2931 Před 3 lety +2

      Interesting tidbit!!

    • @desertdaisymarie6951
      @desertdaisymarie6951 Před 3 lety +2

      Rude IMO, just plain ill mannered..

    • @kaylizzie7890
      @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem

      @@desertdaisymarie6951 she was the queen, she was allowed to be rude. Doesn’t make it okay but that’s how things were.

  • @QueenCityHistory
    @QueenCityHistory Před 3 lety +13

    Has to be the most beautiful house on the series!!

  • @staceyhiltner982
    @staceyhiltner982 Před 3 lety +24

    Does anyone else think Ferdinand's sister, Alice, looks exactly like Matt Damon? 21:37

    • @whiteowl4097
      @whiteowl4097 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes she does, lol.

    • @terry-1
      @terry-1 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, I totally agree. No great looker, but talented in many other ways and didn't seem to let her plain looks get in the way of anything.

    • @fluffybunny3178
      @fluffybunny3178 Před 3 lety +1

      Maybe Matt Damon time travels and cross dresses ...

    • @kerrychristensen7204
      @kerrychristensen7204 Před 3 lety

      Jesus Christ, it's the All Powerful One!

    • @sampuatisamuel9785
      @sampuatisamuel9785 Před 2 lety

      Alice certainly does

  • @maximhollandnederlandthene7640

    I love the dark blue paint of the Queens boudoir. 🤗 time from18.28

  • @henrylivingstone2971
    @henrylivingstone2971 Před 3 lety +5

    Some great items in Waddesdon manor , carpets commissioned by Louis xiv, rare ship vases by sevres, desks made for Marie Antoinette great treasures.

  • @2snowgirl520
    @2snowgirl520 Před 3 lety +7

    What a beautiful house. I love the decor.

  • @colleenmoody1875
    @colleenmoody1875 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much. I’ve loved these videos!

  • @luditebreaker5065
    @luditebreaker5065 Před 3 lety +5

    Love the series . Fun and history together.

  • @emacias1980
    @emacias1980 Před 3 lety +3

    I enjoy watching this show. Thank you from the US.

  • @CatsandKittensRescuer
    @CatsandKittensRescuer Před rokem +1

    Great show! Keep it up.

  • @apmarin
    @apmarin Před 3 lety

    I love and enjoy these so much!!!

  • @anthonyllido9720
    @anthonyllido9720 Před 3 lety +8

    I've been waiting for this. Thanks for uploading new documentation. ( If that's the proper name for this video 🤔🙄

    • @skippymagrue
      @skippymagrue Před 3 lety +1

      Some would say documentary, but we know what you mean. 😊

    • @justkp9243
      @justkp9243 Před 3 lety +3

      It’s incredibly interesting isn’t it 👍🏻👍🏻
      Keep all the silly dramas, I’d rather watch informative programs like this any day 😊

    • @anthonyllido9720
      @anthonyllido9720 Před 3 lety

      @@justkp9243 💞❤️😇 Peace and love ❤️

  • @PrinceChris93
    @PrinceChris93 Před 3 lety +18

    Love this series just what I need to take my mind off the election

  • @jackieellenbarnes1268
    @jackieellenbarnes1268 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this Show

  • @drunk_on_milkshakes3279
    @drunk_on_milkshakes3279 Před 3 lety +1

    I love this show!

  • @chantaviablanche
    @chantaviablanche Před 3 lety +2

    It’s crazy how they put this much effort in food just for people to take one bite and be done.

    • @eunicestone838
      @eunicestone838 Před 3 lety +5

      Queen Victoria had a 52 inch waist. I doubt she ever took one bite of anything. Heehee

  • @rah62
    @rah62 Před 3 lety +4

    19:07 "...and if I was a queen..." Seriously? But'cha are, Blanche... ya are!

  • @talanigreywolf7110
    @talanigreywolf7110 Před 3 lety +6

    That's sad when someone's private study could contain my entire house :(

  • @silvanahayward7130
    @silvanahayward7130 Před 3 lety +1

    Love it ❤

  • @athena5954
    @athena5954 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @sophianaqvi3697
    @sophianaqvi3697 Před 3 lety +2

    Talking of Osborne House I been there my grandad jumped the velvet rope and jumped on her bed lol😂😂

  • @crystalfabulous
    @crystalfabulous Před 3 lety

    That was really special

  • @buddiegreens4389
    @buddiegreens4389 Před 2 lety +1

    As a modern day chef in America this is hard if you don’t know what your doing.

  • @amandahoward2304
    @amandahoward2304 Před 3 lety

    Watching this on May 14th!!!

  • @markstevens9660
    @markstevens9660 Před 3 lety +3

    Tim : ‘if I was a queen ‘ ...... what’d ya mean ...if .... 😜🤣😉

  • @beverlywilson3562
    @beverlywilson3562 Před 3 lety

    I love your queen up stairs n down....

  • @XenusMama
    @XenusMama Před 3 lety +2

    Was that Aubusson carpet rolled up at one edge?

    • @davidhocde007
      @davidhocde007 Před 3 lety +2

      Doesn't one do that to one's own Aubusson carpet? One should...

  • @gregoryambres1897
    @gregoryambres1897 Před 3 lety +1

    20:06 That music is most inappropriate for that portion of the programme.

    • @Patrick3183
      @Patrick3183 Před 2 lety

      It’s the “Victoria waking up” theme

  • @kaylizzie7890
    @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem

    I make Italian meringue when I make Italian meringue buttercream frosting for my cakes. You need to get the sugar to 240° Celsius. I use a candy thermometer and a stand mixer.

  • @WhirledPeace
    @WhirledPeace Před 3 lety +13

    It is hard to believe that this is the last ruling Queen we will see on a throne, not only in our lifetimes, but for generations to come. The next 4 or more generations at least will all be Kings.

    • @wickandde
      @wickandde Před 3 lety +6

      True. Queens have been better for England too I have to say

    • @Patrick3183
      @Patrick3183 Před 3 lety +1

      In Europe almost all the young heirs to the thrones are girls.

    • @Eddi2004
      @Eddi2004 Před 3 lety +1

      Unless Prince George has a daughter as a first child.

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 2 lety +1

      I so wanted Prince George to be a girl, since they had changed the law.

    • @kaylizzie7890
      @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem +1

      3 generations. We have Charles, William and then George. There’s a 50/50 chance that the fourth will be a queen.

  • @poutygorilla2698
    @poutygorilla2698 Před 3 lety +9

    I think it is wonderful the Rothschild Family has continued to maintain the house and grounds long after granting it to the National Trust.

    • @christianpatriot7439
      @christianpatriot7439 Před 3 lety

      I don't remember when or where I heard it, but the National Trust has ended up with so many properties that they no longer take new donations unless they come with enough money to maintain them.

    • @guymorris1963
      @guymorris1963 Před 3 lety

      Screw the Rothschilds who call all shots on this planet, are satan loving occult ritual attending inbred trash who have financed all sides in all battles and wars since Napoleon, have a global domination agenda they are checking off on right now and the list goes on and on.
      Their work for and contributions to the National Trust are just a cover for their longtime list of international crimes. They are also the wealthiest family on this planet.

  • @janiehelms4895
    @janiehelms4895 Před 3 lety +2

    This series is ending oh no 😩

  • @davidx4591
    @davidx4591 Před 3 lety

    Sorbet!

  • @mikeperigo854
    @mikeperigo854 Před 2 lety +1

    So… this is Carson and Mrs Patmore?

  • @maikevanb
    @maikevanb Před 3 lety +1

    The guy's voice sometimes reminds me of the mad hatter from Alice in Wonderland

  • @elisabethmuse4976
    @elisabethmuse4976 Před 3 lety

    How did they have ice back then?

  • @laurastuart3814
    @laurastuart3814 Před 2 lety

    Where did they get ice from?

  • @borbalaszeplabi694
    @borbalaszeplabi694 Před 3 lety +3

    I keep hearing rough child :D

  • @neighborhoodcatlady6094
    @neighborhoodcatlady6094 Před 3 lety +1

    Alice would have LOVED my mother. Plastic covers on the sofa! 😹😹😹

  • @jagga309
    @jagga309 Před 3 lety +1

    My boy ABDUL had the royals red in the face!!!
    The aristocracy hated how ABDUL was a favourite of the queen.
    ABDUL was a G.

  • @annasahlstrom6109
    @annasahlstrom6109 Před 2 lety +3

    I simply love Queen Victoria.

  • @dianeovercash6739
    @dianeovercash6739 Před 3 lety +2

    Where did the cooks of 1890 get ice?

    • @skippymagrue
      @skippymagrue Před 3 lety +3

      They would cut it and keep it in cellars.

    • @rozewiczd
      @rozewiczd Před 3 lety +5

      importing ice was actually quite an industry back then

    • @Patrick3183
      @Patrick3183 Před 3 lety +4

      From rivers during winter time.and kept in special underground cellars. They also knew how to keep ice insulated in ships and could transport ice from Norway into England. The ice trade was a thing in the 19th century.

    • @janetgraham378
      @janetgraham378 Před 3 lety +1

      Ice house?

    • @kaylizzie7890
      @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem

      Greenland or Iceland if you lived in Europe. It would be shipped down and kept in large underground storerooms until it was sold. Rick people would have ice rooms where they kept their ice, usually underground and lined with tin or zinc for insulation.

  • @tdmccoy1211
    @tdmccoy1211 Před 3 lety

    18:07

  • @da_yanti.f.6363
    @da_yanti.f.6363 Před 3 lety

    I feel like they use this building in kabhi Kushi Kabhie gam

    • @tarua3076
      @tarua3076 Před 3 lety

      😁 Oh my Lord, you're right! It is! Bollywood Royalty huh...

  • @anne-droid7739
    @anne-droid7739 Před 3 lety +5

    8:38 Gosh, how fortunate that there was some man around to judge how much a woman ate. Whatever would the extremely successful ruler of the world's most extensive Empire have done without his presumption?

    • @desertdaisymarie6951
      @desertdaisymarie6951 Před 3 lety +1

      🤦‍♀️

    • @anne-droid7739
      @anne-droid7739 Před 2 lety

      @Mike Ghibelline Ahhh, good old reductio ad absurdum. I remember thinking that was clever...45 years ago.

    • @kaylizzie7890
      @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem

      I think he was just concerned for her health. It’s not healthy for anyone, especially if their elderly, to overeat. Victoria was extremely unhealthy by the time she died due to emotional eating.

    • @anne-droid7739
      @anne-droid7739 Před rokem +1

      @@kaylizzie7890 He was not concerned for her health. He was posturing.

    • @anne-droid7739
      @anne-droid7739 Před rokem +1

      @@kaylizzie7890 It's about power, not concern. You'll figure that out when you're a little older.

  • @AbdulGani-ji9hd
    @AbdulGani-ji9hd Před 3 lety +2

    🙏🙏

  • @8bitjake816
    @8bitjake816 Před 3 lety

    Did the woman do anything other than eat?

    • @kaylizzie7890
      @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem

      By the time of her death? No. She was literally as wide as she was tall by the time she died. Who was going to tell the queen that she couldn’t have a second portion?

  • @AbdulGani-ji9hd
    @AbdulGani-ji9hd Před 3 lety +1

    🙏🇬🇧🤝👍🙏

  • @anthonyllido9720
    @anthonyllido9720 Před 3 lety +6

    May I ask. From what country are you? I'm from the Philippines...
    Curious about your nationality .... please Respect my post...I'd like to know your nationality .... Those who watch this.
    I would be delighted If you respond to this...

  • @asiarashid5327
    @asiarashid5327 Před 2 lety

    Aisapasihdalp@❤💙💚💛💜💓💔💕✌✊✋👣👊

  • @chollaalertdalla9342
    @chollaalertdalla9342 Před 3 lety

    B4 her death she learnt urdu language and holy quran would you believe it from her indian servant who she fell for which her son burnt most evidence and todays british hate quran and muslims before 1901 queen victoria was keen on learning it how ironic....

  • @123benny4
    @123benny4 Před rokem

    Rothchild? One of the controllers of the world.

  • @aspencouloir761
    @aspencouloir761 Před 3 lety

    71 isn't "elderly" by the way :-) I'm many years younger than that, but know several people in their seventies and I'd hardly describe them as elderly! 😎

    • @christianpatriot7439
      @christianpatriot7439 Před 3 lety +1

      It's not the age, but the mileage that gets you.

    • @BB-xe9oj
      @BB-xe9oj Před 3 lety +6

      You're not considering that period in time. The average life expectancy of a woman in the 1890s was about 48 and it was even lower in 1819 when she was born so *for that time* she WAS elderly.

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BB-xe9oj "Average" is meaningless. So many children died before they were 10 that it brought the average way down. If a person could make it past childhood, they lived well past their 40s. But yes, at that time people still didn't live as long as we do today, so 71 would have been at the top end.

    • @BOB1974_
      @BOB1974_ Před 2 lety

      @@leavingitblank9363 So in one breath you tell me average is meaningless and in the next breath you tell me why the "average" was so low. What difference does that make if the average is "meaningless"?!!! The average of anything is still the average, no matter the cause. Average is never meaningless. And as far as people living "well past their 40s, yeah, tell that to Prince Albert and at least 2 of he and Victoria's children. I don't know why you responded to me like that but if it was to make yourself look stupid, you succeeded.

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 2 lety +1

      @@BOB1974_ Good grief. You didn't read very carefully. Otherwise I don't know why YOU responded... First, why it's low is precisely why it's meaningless HERE. (Pardon my exclusion of ALL possible uses of a mathematical average.) Second, did you notice I removed children from the equation? (No, obviously.) In any statistical analysis, you have to choose the proper data set. If you're considering the average life span of an ADULT (which is what we're talking about here), then all the numbers on children need to be removed. If that's not clear enough, I could explain in more detail, but since you were so rude in your reply, I'm not going to bother. Back under your rock.

  • @kateym7836
    @kateym7836 Před 3 lety

    Frumpy hosts

    • @jenniferc6868
      @jenniferc6868 Před 3 lety +6

      No need to be mean, they are entertaining and knowledgeable. Lots of physically “ beautiful “ people aren’t.

    • @gailkettles4205
      @gailkettles4205 Před 3 lety +4

      I really like them 🙂

    • @caryulmer5578
      @caryulmer5578 Před 3 lety +3

      I actually like that they look like regular people, nothing presumptious about them, you feel comfortable.

    • @kaylizzie7890
      @kaylizzie7890 Před rokem +1

      I like them. They remind me of my great aunt and uncle

  • @bbeela3257
    @bbeela3257 Před 3 lety +1

    I find it quite sexist.
    While the posh gentleman explores upstairs the maid descents downstairs to be bossrd around by another more knowledgeable man.
    Would have been nice to see a gender role change...

    • @tarua3076
      @tarua3076 Před 3 lety +2

      Well he is a historian while she's a chef. And i can't think of a more entertaining hosts. They are exploring their passion.

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 2 lety +2

      It's not sexist when it's a choice.

    • @skontheroad
      @skontheroad Před rokem

      Do you always go through life viewing other people's life choices through your own personal lens? Not very fair, is it?
      But, of course, you also have a choice! The choice to NOT watch something if it offends your sensibilities!

  • @jameswhalen4507
    @jameswhalen4507 Před 3 lety +1

    What is it with the Brits and their teeth? I know the Brits criticize Americans for being “obsessed” with teeth, but seriously, do you people really think it is OK to see someone with a gap toothed mouth of rotted teeth? Does that convey good health? I can’t watch this guy who has enough ego to dye his hair but leaves his teeth rotted and missing. Imagine his breath. 😣

    • @anne-droid7739
      @anne-droid7739 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm sure he fondly supposes that it makes him look rakish. How unfortunate.

    • @pegph4988
      @pegph4988 Před 3 lety

      A gap or missing tooth could be from an accident, and braces are less routine in England. Given his job, it is not likely to be bad teeth

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 Před 2 lety

      "The only country that issues teeth like that is America." ~ Russell Crowe's character in "A Good Year."