Happy days as anglophiles around the world celebrate a royal birth with scones and clotted cream and pots of tea. Today is also a special day for Lord D and myself as we celebrate another year of wedded bliss. I am safely back at home after an eventful visit with my family out … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
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Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
I am jetting back today from my "surf and turf" holiday with my family out in Calgary, Alberta. I spent week one salmon fishing with Dad and my brothers on the west coast, and week two on the family estate (farm), complete with horses and hay, dogs and other working animals. In … [Read more...] about Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
Downton Valentine’s Day Man’s Meal: Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
Happy Days. American viewers were treated to another double dose of Downton last night on PBS, showing two episodes, S3E7 and 8. With Valentine's Day coming up this week, it was lovely to see love in the air. Cora and Robert are back on track, Matthew and Mary are settling into … [Read more...] about Downton Valentine’s Day Man’s Meal: Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
While Downton Abbey fans in the UK are counting down the hours until Season 3 debuts this Sunday night on ITV1, Downton fans in Toronto can take comfort that the Dowager is currently in Toronto promoting her new film, "Quartet" at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). I … [Read more...] about A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
Titanic’s Baked Haddock with Sharp Sauce
This lovely dish was served at dinner in 2nd class on the ill fated voyage of the Titanic which sank April 14th, 1912. It is a great simple dish to celebrate a special day. Titanic Fine Dining: Baked Haddock with Sharp Sauce This lovely dish was served at dinner in 2nd … [Read more...] about Titanic’s Baked Haddock with Sharp Sauce
