It is October. Some of the trees in our neighbourhood have already given in to the inevitable and shed their leaves in one fell swoop, while others are beginning to change from green to red and gold. While I grumble about winter, I do enjoy the glorious display of trees in … [Read more...] about Watching Downton Abbey is as Satisfying as Carrot Ginger Soup
Season 4
When Life Gives you a Bushel of Tomatoes Make Tomato Tarts
Downton fans across North America are still sulking about the ITV launch this Sunday, but we the Emmys are coming up so at least we have something to look forward to. Downton has garned 12 nominations, including Best Drama. Since my audience spans the globe I will be watching … [Read more...] about When Life Gives you a Bushel of Tomatoes Make Tomato Tarts
We all Scream for Ice Cream and New Episodes of Downton
Downton fans across North America are in a funk as we try to be gracious about the Downton launch on ITV next Sunday, while we have to wait for January on PBS. On the upside we can still look forward to Sept. 22 as the date of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Downton has garnered 12 … [Read more...] about We all Scream for Ice Cream and New Episodes of Downton
Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
No sooner than the cooler weather had me pulling out my light sweaters, we experienced a resurgence of summer in our part of the world. I won't be fooled, though, summer will be ending soon, for me marked by all the back-to-school sales. We did enjoy a wonderful summer day … [Read more...] about Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
Think Pink with Classic Downton Rhubarb Summer Cocktails
"Better get outside, there's only two more days of summer." That is my mantra every August to help encourage myself and my co-workers to get outside at lunch because soon it will be too cold to sit outside in the sun. Soon the days will get shorter, cooler and all the fresh … [Read more...] about Think Pink with Classic Downton Rhubarb Summer Cocktails