North Americans revel in Christmas celebrations and for us New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key celebration with a build up to New Years, called Hogmanay, the biggest party of the year. … [Read more...] about Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
Dessert
Add Gingernuts to your Downton Holiday Sweet Table
It started in the last half of November. The songs which I detest at other times of the year were finally getting a listen on my iPhone on my commute to the office. "Christmas Time is Here!" slowly started to get me into the spirit of the Season. This past week I created a new … [Read more...] about Add Gingernuts to your Downton Holiday Sweet Table
Getting Downton with Strawberry Ice, Ice, Baby
The days are getting longer, and the warmer weather is slowly starting to make itself at home. Encouraged, Lord D. bought me a new pink bicycle which I will name Daisy, although she looks like a Penelope to me. Sadly all is not right in the world. Last Monday I lost a friend … [Read more...] about Getting Downton with Strawberry Ice, Ice, Baby
Dreaming of Downton Garden Parties Served with Garden Cake
Spring is here, the snow around us has melted, and you can see tulips breaking through the soil. Even the golfers have come out of hibernation on the golf course where we live. Of course we all anxious to shed our winter clothes, but not quite yet. Our patience will be rewarded … [Read more...] about Dreaming of Downton Garden Parties Served with Garden Cake
Simnel Cake is Traditionally Served at Easter and Mothering Sunday
Spring has officially arrived, a time of birth, renewal and Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Just check a calendar, it’s much easier. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads … [Read more...] about Simnel Cake is Traditionally Served at Easter and Mothering Sunday
