Happy Valentine's Day whereever you live in the world, and belated greetings for those down-under who have already celebrated the day. My Tuesday posts are typically dedicated to Afternoon Tea, but consider adding this recipe as a sweet treat to your tea tray. I do offer a new … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day features Mary, Matthew & a sparkly salted caramel truffle
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Lady Sybil & Branson: Love Like a Brownie
Valentine's Day. In keeping with the spirit, Masterpiece Classics served up a double helping of Downton Abbey romance last night. A great pre-Valentine's Day date night in our home which we enjoyed, even though we had seen these episodes before. Love gained, love lost, wedding … [Read more...] about Lady Sybil & Branson: Love Like a Brownie
Mr. Bates & Anna: Nobody Knows the Truffles They’ve Seen
Valentine's Day is a few days away, and many busy couples will be celebrating this weekend. Lord D in fact took me shopping (for cooking gadgets) and brunch today as a warm-up to celebrate the big day. A sea of red in stores, retailers are tugging at our heartstrings with a … [Read more...] about Mr. Bates & Anna: Nobody Knows the Truffles They’ve Seen
Downton’s Daisy and the Humble Apple Crumble
Downton Abbey offers viewers a whole cast of characters to cheer and sneer. Drawn to the food, and a fan of the underdog, I quickly found myself rooting for Daisy, the scullery maid. Duties of the Scullery Maid Your history lesson for the day. The scullery was a small kitchen … [Read more...] about Downton’s Daisy and the Humble Apple Crumble
The Best Roast Beef
This makes a wonderful Sunday dinner tradition, a one-pot meal with your main and veggies. It is such a great meal, it was famously was served to third-class passengers on the Titanic. Top it off with rich beef gravy and Yorkshire puddings…and don’t forget the … [Read more...] about The Best Roast Beef
