Victoria Day is just a few days away, a Commonwealth holiday celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria, our first sovereign queen. May 24th marks her official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our English heritage in Canada, … [Read more...] about Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
Dessert
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
Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake
Rhubarb was a huge favorite of the Edwardians and continues to be found in spring and summer dining menus. My lovely moist cake made healthier by cutting fat and sugar, and adding more fiber with whole wheat flour. Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake 1 1/2 cups brown … [Read more...] about Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake
The Downton Abbey Scandal: Pamuk & Turkish Delight
I love entertaining and grew up with horses so I was thrilled with the Fox hunt episode. But alas horse lovers, it is not the fox hunt which makes the episode memorable; rather it is the tragic consequences of a dangerous liasion. While the death of two heirs was tragic, the … [Read more...] about The Downton Abbey Scandal: Pamuk & Turkish Delight
Serve Plum Pudding to Mark the Occasion
I turned 50 yesterday. I have no idea how time managed to pass so swiftly. I have distinct memories of my 10th birthday, sweet 16, 20th, 30th and 40th celebrations, so my memory is still intact. I even remember my father's 50th birthday: I was working in his law office when a … [Read more...] about Serve Plum Pudding to Mark the Occasion
