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 Tea Tuesday: Downton Downtime Downstairs Dining and Fundraising
Downstairs with Carson
Downton S6E3: It’s Wedding Bells for Carson, Hot Chocolate for the Dowager
Another week of 2016 has slipped through our fingers so quickly that I won't be disappointed to discover that winter will be over before I know know it, with just a hop and a skip until summer. Well, at least the days are starting to get noticeably longer. Sadly, Downton … [Read more...] about Downton S6E3: It’s Wedding Bells for Carson, Hot Chocolate for the Dowager
Downton S6E5: Adjusting to Married Life with Bubble and Squeak
January has come and gone in a flash and now Valentine's Day is looming on the horizon. I am a lucky lady. Every day in our household is filled with love to the point that my girlfriends beg Lord D to give lessons to their husbands on how to give flowers for no reason. To pay it … [Read more...] about Downton S6E5: Adjusting to Married Life with Bubble and Squeak
The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
This my go to dish to take to the office over the holidays or to potlucks. Quick to prepare and is enjoyed by all. You can enjoy this fudge any time of year. Just change the topping to match the holiday or occasion. It is very rich so when you cut into 1 inch squares it goes … [Read more...] about The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Healthier Rhubarb Crumble
This is a healthier version of crumble with much less sugar, and almost no butter contained in other versions. Most rhubarb crumbles will contain strawberries or other berries, but rhubarb is also great on it's own. … [Read more...] about Healthier Rhubarb Crumble