Downton fans across North America are still sulking about the ITV launch this Sunday, but we the Emmys are coming up so at least we have something to look forward to. Downton has garned 12 nominations, including Best Drama. Since my audience spans the globe I will be watching … [Read more...] about When Life Gives you a Bushel of Tomatoes Make Tomato Tarts
Downton Abbey Food
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
Summer is a Great Time to Enjoy English Plum Crumble
Canadians are back today after celebrating a long weekend with family and friends. A civic holiday, it is known by different names across each province, but the tradition was started in 1869 by the Toronto City Council in honour of Lord Simcoe, the first Lieutenant-Governor of … [Read more...] about Summer is a Great Time to Enjoy English Plum Crumble
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
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
