English fever has spread around the globe as news of the birth of Prince George has dominated media channels. Many sheepishly admit to watching the first footage of baby George with his proud parents emerging from the hospital more than just a few times. As for myself, I … [Read more...] about Reasons to Do Business over Afternoon Tea avec Pain au Chocolat
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Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
Happy days as anglophiles around the world celebrate a royal birth with scones and clotted cream and pots of tea. Today is also a special day for Lord D and myself as we celebrate another year of wedded bliss. I am safely back at home after an eventful visit with my family out … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
I am jetting back today from my "surf and turf" holiday with my family out in Calgary, Alberta. I spent week one salmon fishing with Dad and my brothers on the west coast, and week two on the family estate (farm), complete with horses and hay, dogs and other working animals. In … [Read more...] about Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
Enjoy Lovely Light Lemon Loaf with your Tea
It has been an eventful week for the Queen as she quietly celebrated her official reign of 60 years on the throne. And if you wondered about when to start planning your own Garden Party, the Queen has already held her annual event. As you may know I often dish about Downton … [Read more...] about Enjoy Lovely Light Lemon Loaf with your Tea
Downton Downstairs Dessert: Rhubarb Orange Brown Betty
In the land of Downton (and across the British Commonwealth), homage is paid to those who gave their lives for their country on Remembrance Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. In the US this is called Veterans Day, celebrating the service of all … [Read more...] about Downton Downstairs Dessert: Rhubarb Orange Brown Betty
