What could be more decadent that champagne in your jam?! Keto Alert: To make a sugar free Keto version, use “no sugar added” pectin, to which you can add up to one cup of sugar substitute. Luscious Strawberry Champagne Jam The most luxurious of jams, not too firmly … [Read more...] about Luscious Strawberry Champagne Jam
Downton Abbey recipes
The Beet Goes On During Downton Downtime
Summer is not officially here for another week, but already we are seeing local farm produce being offered in stores. The first rites of Spring in North America and Europe saw asparagus, then strawberries and rhubarb, and soon we will see our local farmers markets and grocers … [Read more...] about The Beet Goes On During Downton Downtime
Throw Your Own Jubilee Picnic with Celebration Sandwich & Pimm’s Punch
Brits really know how to throw a party. Londoners are currently enjoying a rare two day Bank Holiday, allowing commoners more time to engage in official and their own Diamond Jubilee celebrations, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne. In response to a young … [Read more...] about Throw Your Own Jubilee Picnic with Celebration Sandwich & Pimm’s Punch
Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
Welcome to Tea Tuesday. I trust that my American friends spent a restful and reflective Memorial Day weekend. I host Tea Tuesday each week, a virtual tea party which was inspired by Christine, a follower who lives in France, who was curious about English tea traditions after … [Read more...] about Tea Sandwiches Under the Canapé
Downton Downtime: Downton Abbey at Play
With longer days of sunlight, improving weather conditions in northern climes, Memorial Day and June drawing nearer, our minds are becoming more focused on play time. We all have our favorite activities to enjoy outside in warm weather. Walking along a body of water, hiking … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Downton Abbey at Play
