It has been an interesting few days in the online world of Downton Abbey. There is another plot twist afoot in Season 4, so if you don't want to know anything about Season 4 before January's launch, I would strongly advise you stay away from social media for the next three … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
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Plenty of Rhubarb Recipes, from Savoury to Sweet Gems
It is getting closer to the lazy days of summer, but for now, we are still contending with May showers spilling into June. As I was setting up for the large charity tennis tournament our firm co-hosted on Sunday, I imagined lords and ladies gathering on grand grass courts on … [Read more...] about Plenty of Rhubarb Recipes, from Savoury to Sweet Gems
Try These Delightful Rhubarb Puffs
Canadians celebrated Queen Victoria's birthday yesterday, one of our most loved long weekends. May 24th marks Victoria's official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our British heritage, this holiday takes on a special meaning … [Read more...] about Try These Delightful Rhubarb Puffs
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
