Whether you take tea for pleasure as a visiting tourist to the UK this year, or as a rising business star entertaining clients, understanding the English tea ritual and names of all the dishes, as well as proper manners, are important. A little knowledge goes a long way. Some … [Read more...] about Feeling a Little Madeleine Today
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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
The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
Canadians are applauding Christopher Plummer's win last night for Best Supporting Actor, dubbing it "The Canadian Oscar." Today's news is filled with clips of all the wonderful acceptance speeches. Yes, the Academy Awards always puts me in mind of the art of the thank you. … [Read more...] about The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
