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
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Downton Abbey Season 3 Launched with Treacle Tart
Welcome to my virtual tea party. "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. Americans however did get a glimpse of their … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Season 3 Launched with Treacle Tart
Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
Welcome to my virtual tea party, dedicated 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 with the launch of Season 3, sad in the US as PBS won't be broadcasting the new season until January. However, there are … [Read more...] about Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
Tall Fish Tales Served with Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
It was Mrs. Beeton's birthday yesterday. It was also my Father's. A lawyer by training--just like Matthew Crawley--Dad's heart belongs to fishing. His favorite ball cap reads "Born to Fish, Forced to Work". Fishing has a long tradition as a gentleman's sport in the English … [Read more...] about Tall Fish Tales Served with Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
Canadians are applauding Christopher Plummer's win last night for Best Supporting Actor, dubbing it "The Canadian Oscar." Today's news is filled with clips of all the wonderful acceptance speeches. Yes, the Academy Awards always puts me in mind of the art of the thank you. … [Read more...] about The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
