While our American neighbors celebrated Columbus Day yesterday, Canadians were elbow deep in turkey and all the fixins. Nephew Lord C and his mom Lady J did not fail to disappoint at our family gathering this year with a 20 pound free range turkey and a whopping 8 sides. With a … [Read more...] about Harvest Time Pumpkin Spices Stimulate our Delicate Downton Senses
Fall
Serving up Healthy Pumpkin Bran Loaf Goodness
Fall signals the seasonal harvest of pumpkins and it is hard to resist filling your house with the amazing odours of pumpkin spice. This bread is not only hearty but heart-healthy. Make it into a loaf or muffins. Healthier Pumpkin Bran Loaf Fall signals the … [Read more...] about Serving up Healthy Pumpkin Bran Loaf Goodness
Pumpkin Season Offers Up Guilt-Free Pumpkin Tarts
Welcome to my virtual tea party, an online tribute to the art of having tea. "A Proper Tea is Much Nicer than a Nearly Nice Tea"- A.A. Milne. Life is grand in the UK now that Season 3 is well underway, sad in the US as PBS won't be broadcasting the new season until January. … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Season Offers Up Guilt-Free Pumpkin Tarts
The Ultimate Magic Scone Recipe
Those with British heritage are blessed with family scone recipes passed through the generations. For the rest, it is a challenge to find a good recipe that is easy, reliable, adaptable and heart-healthy. This recipe is super easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Start with … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Magic Scone Recipe
Amazingly Simple Yorkshire Pudding
No roast beef dinner should be served without it. Although traditionally British, this side dish is also loved by Americans. Yorkshire is so beloved that we celebrate twice a year: the first Sunday in February in the U.K. and October 13 in the U.S. and everywhere else. It … [Read more...] about Amazingly Simple Yorkshire Pudding