Summer is a time to pack in as much activity as you can into 90 days, particularly for those of us who live in colder climes when every precious moment of warm sunshine is to be cherished. Many of you have travelled "across the pond" to enjoy the London Olympics, the rest of … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Bottom Fishing Just for the Halibut
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Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
Welcome to my virtual tea party, my tribute to the art of having tea. As Henry James once said: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
