December means Christmas in the UK, and in many other countries around the world. Many of the traditions we enjoy were today were introduced by Victorians. Jessica Fellowes goes into some detail in her new book [easyazon-link asin="1250065380" locale="us"]A Year in the Life of … [Read more...] about Your Downton Holiday Baking Should Include Easy Cranberry Torte
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Soul Cakes, the Original Halloween Treat
Summer is over and harvest celebrations are coming to a close. Winter is not far behind. I love tracing traditions, and the foods that are an important part of the celebrations.Did you know that Halloween has ancient origins in Ireland? It was originally called Samhain, and … [Read more...] about Soul Cakes, the Original Halloween Treat
Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
It is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. The Dowager might very well have asked her American nemesis Martha Levinson “What is Thanksgiving?” The British do not celebrate a one day feast; instead there is month of Harvest Festival events.The Canadian Thanksgiving holiday was … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
Celebrate Labour Day with Peach and Blueberry Galette
The end of August marks the unofficial end of Summer, and the last long weekend before school and work brings up back inside. Sadly, this year served up more cool and rainy days than many would have preferred for our summer. The UK experienced the chilliest August bank holiday … [Read more...] about Celebrate Labour Day with Peach and Blueberry Galette
Ease into Summer with Grilled Salmon & Boozy Rhubarb Sauce
Now that the US, UK and Canada have enjoyed long weekends this month (and other countries in hot pursuit) we can all in the mood for taking it a little easier at work and enjoying life outdoors. Less time looking for missing files, more time searching for gardening tools. Your … [Read more...] about Ease into Summer with Grilled Salmon & Boozy Rhubarb Sauce
