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
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Dream of Spring with Ivy’s Simple Asparagus Feuilletés
Another dreary Winter's day and Spring is still far on the horizon. This is good weather to be snuggled up in front of the TV to catch another new episode of Season 4 of Downton on PBS and dream of brighter and warmer days ahead. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how … [Read more...] about Dream of Spring with Ivy’s Simple Asparagus Feuilletés
We all Scream for Ice Cream and New Episodes of Downton
Downton fans across North America are in a funk as we try to be gracious about the Downton launch on ITV next Sunday, while we have to wait for January on PBS. On the upside we can still look forward to Sept. 22 as the date of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Downton has garnered 12 … [Read more...] about We all Scream for Ice Cream and New Episodes of Downton
Labor Day Lavender Blues
The US and Canada celebrated Labor Day yesterday. The long weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the last day of freedom for many children who are back to school today. As adults we also feel the blues of carefree days by the lake basked in sunshine. The days will be … [Read more...] about Labor Day Lavender Blues
Game Plan for Hosting a 1st Class Titanic Tribute Dinner
April 14th is approaching fast for those planning to host or attend a Titanic tribute dinner. Titanoraks (Titanic fans) pay homage annually of the famous sinking of the unsinkable passenger liner off the Canadian coast. Tribute dinners are based on the printed menus for … [Read more...] about Game Plan for Hosting a 1st Class Titanic Tribute Dinner