Another time for us to share tea and polite conversation. This typically leads to a discussion of the weather which has been most exceptional out here in our corner of the Commonwealth. One might also comment on the state on one's own garden and I am pleased to report that my … [Read more...] about Tea Meetings and Truffles in Paradise
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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
Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it Too
If you have been following along on Twitter (@downtoncooks), Facebook or here at downtonabbeycooks.com,, you know by now that I celebrated my 50th birthday on Sunday. If you know me really well, you will understand that I stretch my birthdays into a month long excuse to … [Read more...] about Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it Too
Proper Manners are Always in Style
While English cuisine still gets some bad press, taking tea is still revered as one of the pinnacles of social grace and civility. Today we are going to focus on the social graces of taking tea. Our recipe today is Clotted Cream, an essential part of Afternoon and Cream Tea. … [Read more...] about Proper Manners are Always in Style
Easy to Make Clotted Cream
Clotted cream is an essential part of Afternoon Tea, served on scones. It is what the term “cream” in the legendary Cream Tea service refers to. Making your own clotted cream is really simple and Keto friendly. The goal is to coax the liquid from the cream. 2 methods one in … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Clotted Cream
