Welcome to Tea Tuesday. Last week was a wonderful time for tea and cakes as the world paid a call on London for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Central Weekend. And while international media has moved on to other stories, the Queen and Royal Family continues with celebrations around … [Read more...] about We’re Jammin with Strawberries for Tea
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Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
A very special day for virtual Commonwealth celebrates the final day of official Diamond Jubilee Central Weekend events in London. Last night, the Queen enjoyed 60 years of music at the Jubilee Concert. I have been enjoying live coverage all morning via CBC in Canada, … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Downton Downtime: Eating Royally
No matter where in the world you live, you have likely seen enough news coverage to realize that London will be party central this weekend as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. Your favorite national news anchor will likely broadcasting live coverage to keep you … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Eating Royally
Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
Victoria Day is just a few days away, a Commonwealth holiday celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria, our first sovereign queen. May 24th marks her official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our English heritage in Canada, … [Read more...] about Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
Welcome to my virtual tea party. The weather is always a safe topic to discuss when having tea, and this week we are experiencing the unsettled weather of Spring, shifting from cool to warm and then back to cool again, sometimes all within the same day. Dressing in layers for … [Read more...] about It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
