Summer is coming to an end and many in our office are taking that last week of summer holidays. Labour Day weekend is coming up so I have been wearing my summer white shoes/clothes in earnest this week since the Dowager and Lady Mary would certainly scoff at those who would … [Read more...] about As Easy as Peach Pie on a Summer’s Day
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Tea with a Twist: Casino-Themed Afternoon Tea for Aristocrats
Afternoon tea is a tradition that has survived the British folk for centuries. With dainty cakes, finger sandwiches, and teas, tea time is something that aristocrats never skip. These tea parties are also common outside the UK, even the US, although the tea culture may have … [Read more...] about Tea with a Twist: Casino-Themed Afternoon Tea for Aristocrats
Forget Bread Making, It’s Time to Make Ice Cream
As the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic is now entering its 4th month many of us are so over the initial excitement of making our own bread. Besides, as we enter Summer, we want to be outside to enjoy grilling again. While it seems that many are now trying their hand at smoking to add a … [Read more...] about Forget Bread Making, It’s Time to Make Ice Cream
Healthy Fruit & Oatmeal Muffins
This is my go to low fat muffin. I went through a period of a year where I made a batch every week and enjoyed a muffin every morning on the commute to work. Low Fat Healthy Fruit and Oatmeal Muffins This is my go to low fat muffin. I went through a period of a year where … [Read more...] about Healthy Fruit & Oatmeal Muffins
Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty
Summer is my favourite time of year: not only is it a welcome change from a long cold winter, but is the time when gardeners can see the efforts from their Spring plantings. Grand country homes like Downton Abbey had vast kitchen gardens to feed family and staff, as a quick … [Read more...] about Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty