Downton fans across North America are in a funk as we try to be gracious about the Downton launch on ITV next Sunday, while we have to wait for January on PBS. On the upside we can still look forward to Sept. 22 as the date of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Downton has garnered 12 … [Read more...] about We all Scream for Ice Cream and New Episodes of Downton
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Labor Day Lavender Blues
The US and Canada celebrated Labor Day yesterday. The long weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the last day of freedom for many children who are back to school today. As adults we also feel the blues of carefree days by the lake basked in sunshine. The days will be … [Read more...] about Labor Day Lavender Blues
Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
No sooner than the cooler weather had me pulling out my light sweaters, we experienced a resurgence of summer in our part of the world. I won't be fooled, though, summer will be ending soon, for me marked by all the back-to-school sales. We did enjoy a wonderful summer day … [Read more...] about Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
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
Reasons to Do Business over Afternoon Tea avec Pain au Chocolat
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
