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
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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?
April 14 Marks the 110th Anniversary of the Sinking of Titanic
The anniversary of the ill-fated voyage of Titanic is celebrated each April 14th. At 2:20 am. on April 15, 1912, the British ocean liner sank about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada. The massive ship, which carried 2,200 passengers and crew, had struck an iceberg two and a … [Read more...] about April 14 Marks the 110th Anniversary of the Sinking of Titanic
Guide to Choosing Coffee Pods Compatible With Your Nespresso Machine
A Nespresso® coffee machine makes it possible to prepare espresso and other coffee variants from single-dose coffee capsules inserted into them. The machine pierces the capsule and pushes the water through the capsule with a specific water pressure into the cup to extract all the … [Read more...] about Guide to Choosing Coffee Pods Compatible With Your Nespresso Machine