Rice pudding is classic comfort food in the cooler months of the year. This is a Victorian-era recipe based on Mrs. Beeton's original recipe, which could be tossed in the oven and left while attending to other kitchen duties. Really easy without a great deal of fuss. Easy … [Read more...] about Easy Baked Rice Pudding
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Downton S6E3: It’s Wedding Bells for Carson, Hot Chocolate for the Dowager
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
Summer is a Great Time to Enjoy English Plum Crumble
Canadians are back today after celebrating a long weekend with family and friends. A civic holiday, it is known by different names across each province, but the tradition was started in 1869 by the Toronto City Council in honour of Lord Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of … [Read more...] about Summer is a Great Time to Enjoy English Plum Crumble
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
Serve Manchester Tarts As Tribute to Matthew Crawley
We are now in Downton Downtime after the completion of Season 3. For those who have not caught up, beware of spoiler as this Season ends, well it ends quick unexpectedly. I love hosting virtual tea parties where we can dish on Downton news as well as other current events near … [Read more...] about Serve Manchester Tarts As Tribute to Matthew Crawley