Welcome to my virtual tea party, dedicated to the art of having tea. "A Proper Tea is Much Nicer than a Nearly Nice Tea"- A.A. Milne. Life is grand in the UK with the launch of Season 3, sad in the US as PBS won't be broadcasting the new season until January. However, there are … [Read more...] about Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
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Downton Abbey S3 UK Debut, Served With Lavender Crusted Halibut
The world seems far more jolly today, the morning after nearly 9 million viewers watched the debut of Season 3 of Downton Abbey on ITV1, Downton's home in the UK. It has been a long wait since the Christmas episode was broadcast, but at last the beloved country home of the … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S3 UK Debut, Served With Lavender Crusted Halibut
A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
While Downton Abbey fans in the UK are counting down the hours until Season 3 debuts this Sunday night on ITV1, Downton fans in Toronto can take comfort that the Dowager is currently in Toronto promoting her new film, "Quartet" at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). I … [Read more...] about A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
Tea Tray Savouries: Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Welcome to Tea, my online 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. Today's treat is Smoked Salmon Pinwheels. Perfect for tea, cocktails, picnics or … [Read more...] about Tea Tray Savouries: Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Easy to Make Sea Glass Jell-O
Edwardians were crazy about jellied desserts. Our tastes have evolved but there is still a place for eye-catching desserts, like this easy dessert which looks like a work of art. If you can boil water you should have no problem with this dessert. It is a handheld treat that … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Sea Glass Jell-O
