Welcome Downton Abbey fans. The leisurely pace of summer has long left us. When life does get hectic, taking time for tea and conversation is ever more important to help pace yourself. I love to dish on Downton Abbey and other topical issues one might discuss at tea, served … [Read more...] about Not to “Mince” Words, But it’s That Time of Year Again
Downton Abbey Cookbook
When the Cat Got The Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is one of Downton's famous dishes from Season 1 when a chicken fell to the floor, chewed on by a cat, then picked up dusted off and put back on the serving tray and sent upstairs. "What the eyes can't see the heart won't grieve over." Roast chicken is one of the … [Read more...] about When the Cat Got The Roast Chicken
Learning to Cook French: From Mrs. Patmore to Julia Child
While foodies across North America were thrilled to watch Olympic coverage with the rest of the world over the past 2 weeks, they have been quietly gearing up for the big event of the summer: the celebration of Julia Child's 100th birthday this Wednesday, August 15th. In … [Read more...] about Learning to Cook French: From Mrs. Patmore to Julia Child
We’re Jammin with Strawberries for Tea
Welcome to Tea Tuesday. Last week was a wonderful time for tea and cakes as the world paid a call on London for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Central Weekend. And while international media has moved on to other stories, the Queen and Royal Family continues with celebrations around … [Read more...] about We’re Jammin with Strawberries for Tea
The Downton Abbey Scandal: Pamuk & Turkish Delight
I love entertaining and grew up with horses so I was thrilled with the Fox hunt episode. But alas horse lovers, it is not the fox hunt which makes the episode memorable; rather it is the tragic consequences of a dangerous liasion. While the death of two heirs was tragic, the … [Read more...] about The Downton Abbey Scandal: Pamuk & Turkish Delight
