Welcome to Tea Tuesday. I trust that my American friends spent a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. I host Tea Tuesday each week, a virtual tea party which was inspired by Christine, a follower who lives in France, who was curious about English tea traditions after … [Read more...] about Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
Garden Parties
Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
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
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
Edwardian Rhubarb Cake: A Healthier Version of a Victorian Favourite
Rhubarb was the Edwardians' favourite way to signal spring had arrived. Before strawberries, before asparagus, rhubarb came first. It was in the garden, cheap, and worked in almost everything. Mrs. Patmore would have used it weekly. This rhubarb cake is adapted from period … [Read more...] about Edwardian Rhubarb Cake: A Healthier Version of a Victorian Favourite
Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
This lovely salad is perfect to serve in Spring and Easter when asparagus is in season. It also has a great history. It was served as the eighth course in First class on the Titanic. Following the classic French Escoffier menu, a salad course often followed the roast. In … [Read more...] about Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
