It's the last week of August and time when many of us begin to mentally prepare for the end of the lazy days of Summer and the return to busy schedules of the Fall and Winter season, when the kids are in school and superiors/co-workers are back from holiday with lots of great … [Read more...] about The Easiest Breakfast Dish For Overnight Guests is Breakfast Pudding
Season 3
Downton Downtime: Food Fashions to Expect in Season 3
UK viewers have only a few weeks left to wait before the Season 3 launch of Downton Abbey on ITV in September. Sadly, PBS in the US, will not be releasing the new episodes until January 6th, but the internet does allow us a glimpse of what to expect. We have followed the … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Food Fashions to Expect in Season 3
Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
Welcome to my virtual tea party, my tribute to the art of having tea. As Henry James once said: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
Welcome to Tea Tuesday. I trust that my American friends spent a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. I host Tea Tuesday each week, a virtual tea party which was inspired by Christine, a follower who lives in France, who was curious about English tea traditions after … [Read more...] about Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
Canadians are applauding Christopher Plummer's win last night for Best Supporting Actor, dubbing it "The Canadian Oscar." Today's news is filled with clips of all the wonderful acceptance speeches. Yes, the Academy Awards always puts me in mind of the art of the thank you. … [Read more...] about The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
