“Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should ever be forgot.” Traditional British Rhyme A lesser known holiday to Americans, tonight is Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, celebrated across the United Kingdom … [Read more...] about Celebrate Bonfire Night with Comfort Foods Like British Flapjack
Downton Abbey Cookbook
Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
It has been an interesting few days in the online world of Downton Abbey. There is another plot twist afoot in Season 4, so if you don't want to know anything about Season 4 before January's launch, I would strongly advise you stay away from social media for the next three … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
Watching Downton Abbey is as Satisfying as Carrot Ginger Soup
It is October. Some of the trees in our neighbourhood have already given in to the inevitable and shed their leaves in one fell swoop, while others are beginning to change from green to red and gold. While I grumble about winter, I do enjoy the glorious display of trees in … [Read more...] about Watching Downton Abbey is as Satisfying as Carrot Ginger Soup
We all Scream for Ice Cream and New Episodes of Downton
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
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
