Downton, (not Downtown) Abbey, is a British produced period drama. Perhaps you have heard a bit about the story line, the quotes ("what is a weekend?"), the critical acclaim, as well as the awards it has won. You might have heard that PBS carried it on Masterpiece Theare--that … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why you Will Love Downton Abbey
Afternoon Tea
For the Love of Those Little Tea Sandwiches
Most people think of tea sandwiches when they think of Afternoon Tea. Crustless sandwiches are the benchmark of tea trays for hundreds of years. They also are found at Garden Parties, which I like to call tea outside. … [Read more...] about For the Love of Those Little Tea Sandwiches
Lovely Little Tea Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are a staple of English cuisine. They have graced Afternoon Tea trays and have been served at garden parties for hundreds of years. They are traditionally light, delicate sandwiches sliced small enough to be picked up with the fingers or those little sandwich … [Read more...] about Lovely Little Tea Sandwiches
Easy Meringue Cookies
Meringue is really easy to make and quite versatile. You can drop on cookie sheets like Hersey Kisses or pipe into nests or other shapes. Bonus is that this is a low fat dessert. To make Keto (sugar free), simply replace the caster sugar with your favorite sugar substitute, … [Read more...] about Easy Meringue Cookies
Sparkly Salted Caramel Dark Truffles
These do take a little more skill than dusted truffles, but once you get the hang of it they are amazing. They are one of the truffles I make annually to give away at Christmas to friends, colleagues and family. Sparkly Salted Caramel Dark Truffles hese truffles are a … [Read more...] about Sparkly Salted Caramel Dark Truffles