I received a lovely petite book on Tea from the famous Fortnum & Mason, located in the heart of London. The gift came from my new friend Ellen who I have written about before. Ellen is the American who saw my tweet about a Ladies' luncheon featuring Lady Carnarvon at Tylney … [Read more...] about Financiers are a Wonderful Tea Treat
Downton Abbey Food
Downton Cookery: Vegetables Should be Seen and not Heard
I often wonder if the famous idiom about children being seen and not heard also applied to vegetables in the early 20th century. While Country House owners, like Downton Abbey's Crawley family, could pride themselves on serving fresh produce grown from their own gardens, no … [Read more...] about Downton Cookery: Vegetables Should be Seen and not Heard
Fellowes Night in Canada: Downton Garden Party vs. Titanic Haute Cuisine
It was a busy night in Canada for fans of Post Edwardian period drama. Last night Vision TV delivered back-to-back episodes of the final two episodes of Season 1 of Downton Abbey, the immensely popular British drama. Coincidentally, the final episode overlapped with Part 2 of … [Read more...] about Fellowes Night in Canada: Downton Garden Party vs. Titanic Haute Cuisine
Feeling a Little Madeleine Today
Whether you take tea for pleasure as a visiting tourist to the UK this year, or as a rising business star entertaining clients, understanding the English tea ritual and names of all the dishes, as well as proper manners, are important. A little knowledge goes a long way. Some … [Read more...] about Feeling a Little Madeleine Today
Tea Meetings and Truffles in Paradise
Another time for us to share tea and polite conversation. This typically leads to a discussion of the weather which has been most exceptional out here in our corner of the Commonwealth. One might also comment on the state on one's own garden and I am pleased to report that my … [Read more...] about Tea Meetings and Truffles in Paradise
