I travelled to London at the beginning of September to speak at a business conference and to visit my childhood friends who live there. I was excited to be back in London after many years and looked forward to catching up with my friends, enjoying Afternoon Tea at The Ritz and … [Read more...] about My Historic Trip to London, Sept. 2022
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The Official Platinum Jubilee Pudding (and shortcuts)
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)
How to Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend at Home
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 Commonwealth. To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend at Home
Launch of Downton Abbey A New Era 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 and Companion Guide
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
