I love talking tea parties as I thoroughly enjoy taking creative license to mix and match topics. It is like serving tea on mismatched teacups to your guests along with a lovely stacked tea tray of wee sandwiches, sweets and savoury treats. No one seems to mind, and everyone … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Has Gone Bananas
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Financiers are a Wonderful Tea Treat
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
Final Days and Dishes From Titanic
Today is Friday the 13th. For those who are superstitious it is a day to particularly avoid black cats and ladders. Historically Friday was considered unlucky, as well as the number 13; combine the two and you are asking for trouble. We have three this year. Today is our … [Read more...] about Final Days and Dishes From Titanic
Game Plan for Hosting a 1st Class Titanic Tribute Dinner
April 14th is approaching fast for those planning to host or attend a Titanic tribute dinner. Titanoraks (Titanic fans) pay homage annually of the famous sinking of the unsinkable passenger liner off the Canadian coast. Tribute dinners are based on the printed menus for … [Read more...] about Game Plan for Hosting a 1st Class Titanic Tribute Dinner
Keeping up With Currant Easter Events
This week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Just check a calendar, it's much easier. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads to … [Read more...] about Keeping up With Currant Easter Events
