A lemon Swiss roll and amaretti trifle has been named the official pudding of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Amateur baker Jemma Melvin’s creation beat 5,000 other desserts to be crowned winner of the Platinum Pudding competition. Fortnum & Mason, the famed grocer to the … [Read more...] about The Official Platinum Jubilee Pudding (and shortcuts)
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How to Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend at Home
The countdown is on to celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee. On 6th February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend at Home
Launch of Downton Abbey A New Era Launch and Companion Guide
The new Downton Abbey movie finally launches on Friday, May 20th in North America, and as many reviewers have suggested it really is best viewed in a large theatre. Unable to attend the New York opening Lord D and I are content to watch with fellow fans at our VIP seating … [Read more...] about Launch of Downton Abbey A New Era Launch and Companion Guide
The History of Mother’s Day and What to Serve Mom
Anna M. Jarvis is the founder of Mother's Day, who successfully campaigned to have the first official Mother's Day celebration held. It was a tribute to her mother Julia Ward Howe who conceived the Mother’s Day Proclamation back in 1870. It is a tradition that is observed on … [Read more...] about The History of Mother’s Day and What to Serve Mom
Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?
Hot cross buns have come a long way since its humble beginning. Many cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used to make sweet and spiced breads during the onset of spring to celebrate the end of winter and the start of a new season. However, it is said that the … [Read more...] about Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?
