Traditionally this is the weekend that most Canadians look forward to: Victoria Day, celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria, our first sovereign queen. She was born on May 24, 1819. She reigned for 63 years. May 24th marks her official birthday, but the holiday falls on the … [Read more...] about Canadians Ease into Summer with Victoria Day Holiday
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Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
The English have a had long love of Indian cuisine dating back to the Crusades, the spice trade era and British colonization. The first curry house opened in London in the 1800s. Queen Victoria had Indian chefs in her Royal kitchens to cook curries, as did King George V. This … [Read more...] about Brillant English Style Chicken Banana Curry
Hot Cross Buns are Still a Good Friday Tradition
This coming week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is late this year, just like Spring. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Buns are Still a Good Friday Tradition
Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
Clafouti is a nice light summer dessert which is quick to prepare and works with whatever summer fruit you have on hand. Traditionally it is prepared with cherries, but I used peaches. It is such a great dessert that Julia Child dedicated a whole chapter to it. … [Read more...] about Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
Downton S6E5: Adjusting to Married Life with Bubble and Squeak
January has come and gone in a flash and now Valentine's Day is looming on the horizon. I am a lucky lady. Every day in our household is filled with love to the point that my girlfriends beg Lord D to give lessons to their husbands on how to give flowers for no reason. To pay it … [Read more...] about Downton S6E5: Adjusting to Married Life with Bubble and Squeak
