Valentine's Day is a few days away, and many busy couples will be celebrating this weekend. Lord D in fact took me shopping (for cooking gadgets) and brunch today as a warm-up to celebrate the big day. A sea of red in stores, retailers are tugging at our heartstrings with a … [Read more...] about Mr. Bates & Anna: Nobody Knows the Truffles They’ve Seen
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Daisy & William: Like Chocolate and Peanut Butter
It's that time of year when we all see red: Valentine's Day, the one day of the year formally set aside to celebrate love. I am finally one of the lucky ones, living with Lord D, my loving and devoted husband. Not to take our love for granted, we strive to make every day … [Read more...] about Daisy & William: Like Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Mrs. Patmore and the Crêpe Debate
Season 2 of Downton Abbey, currently running on Masterpiece Classic broadcast at PBS, has served up some pretty heavy fare for those of us who were perfectly happy to nibble on light dishes of budding love, fox hunts and garden parties in pre war times. Season 2 has brought us … [Read more...] about Mrs. Patmore and the Crêpe Debate
Afternoon Tea Basics: Making Tea and Magic Scones
There is always time to stop, reflect and enjoy the simple pleasures of life that the Brits call Afternoon Tea. It has a long history with many traditions which can be daunting at first, but with a little knowledge you too can enjoy taking tea in the most famous tea houses, or … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea Basics: Making Tea and Magic Scones
Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey and the Canadian Patient
It was a busy weekend. While much of Europe was focusing on digging out from the latest winter storm--and the UK also bracing for the launch of Diamond Jubilee celebrations--North Americans were preparing for the Big American Game: Super Bowl Sunday. A time to gather for greasy … [Read more...] about Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey and the Canadian Patient
