Happy days as anglophiles around the world celebrate a royal birth with scones and clotted cream and pots of tea. Today is also a special day for Lord D and myself as we celebrate another year of wedded bliss. I am safely back at home after an eventful visit with my family out … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
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Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
I am jetting back today from my "surf and turf" holiday with my family out in Calgary, Alberta. I spent week one salmon fishing with Dad and my brothers on the west coast, and week two on the family estate (farm), complete with horses and hay, dogs and other working animals. In … [Read more...] about Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
Downton Downtime Includes Fishing like a Crawley
Downton Downtime allows us all plenty of time to catch up on summer fun as we patiently wait for Season 4. You may even discover that some activities were also enjoyed by the Crawley family not so long ago. I have written about Crawley-worthy leisurely activities, many of which … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime Includes Fishing like a Crawley
Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Ices were the Showcase at Garden Parties Ices (frozen desserts) were a staple at garden parties. Simple ices made of summer fruits were fancied by Edwardians, often frozen into elaborate metal moulds representing the shape of the fruits themselves. I find it an amazing feat … [Read more...] about Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Enjoy Lovely Light Lemon Loaf with your Tea
It has been an eventful week for the Queen as she quietly celebrated her official reign of 60 years on the throne. And if you wondered about when to start planning your own Garden Party, the Queen has already held her annual event. As you may know I often dish about Downton … [Read more...] about Enjoy Lovely Light Lemon Loaf with your Tea
