Summer is my favourite time of year: not only is it a welcome change from a long cold winter, but is the time when gardeners can see the efforts from their Spring plantings. Grand country homes like Downton Abbey had vast kitchen gardens to feed family and staff, as a quick … [Read more...] about Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty
Downton Abbey Cookbook
Glorious Fish En Papillote
Impress your guests by serving En papillote-- a fancy french term which means “in parchment.” The process involves roasting food, more often fish, in parchment paper, along with aromatics, often including white wine and julliened vegetables. The best part is that there are no … [Read more...] about Glorious Fish En Papillote
Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
The Edwardians were gaga over jiggly jelly salads and desserts, and even your grandmother likely had a favorite jelly salad to bring to family events. While flavored Jello is easy and convenient, try making jelly old school. Jiggly Strawberry Jelly Flavoured … [Read more...] about Jiggly Strawberry Jelly
Hosting Tea for Mom is a Great Mother’s Day Idea
Mother's Day is on the horizon and often poses a challenge when you are searching for unique ways to share time with mom. You could take mom to a tea room, but if you are on a budget or just want to take it one step further you can host your one tea party. Moms generally … [Read more...] about Hosting Tea for Mom is a Great Mother’s Day Idea
Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
Summer and salmon always go together in our family because we annually go salmon fishing off the Alaska coast. Add grilling season, rhubarb, and other veggies from the garden and you have the makings of a great summer meal. Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb … [Read more...] about Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
