You know Fall is here when pumpkins line the outside of your grocer, huge displays of canned pumpkins appear out of nowhere, and you find yourself craving pumpkin-spiced treats. Pumpkin appears on every coffee shop menu: from pumpkin lattes at Starbucks, to pumpkin muffins and … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spices Stimulate our Delicate Downton Senses
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Pumpkin Pie Perfection: Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Dessert
Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without a perfect pumpkin pie for dessert. This classic fall treat may seem simple, but bakers know that perfecting the flaky crust, smooth filling, and well-baked interior can be tricky. Follow these tips to impress your guests with a flawless … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Perfection: Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Dessert
My Historic Trip to London, Sept. 2022
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
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
